Do a Little... Save a Lot! In Your Home

Conserving energy at home reduces air pollution caused by energy production. Reducing your use of air polluting products can also help repair the air.

• Purchase Energy Star appliances and home equipment which use new technologies to improve air quality. For more information visit the Energy Star web site here: Energy Star [exit DNR]



• Leaving the room? Turn off lights, TV and other electrical devices. When not in use, unplug gadgets, phone chargers, coffee pots and other electronics. They draw electricity even if they're turned off.
• Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs. For additional information see Energy Star Lighting [exit DNR]
• Run only full loads in the dishwasher. One full load uses 1/2 the energy of two partial loads. And set the dishwasher to air dry.
• When hand washing dishes, do not run rinse water continuously.
• Wash only full loads of laundry, clean the dryer lint trap after each load or use a clothesline to air dry clothes.
• Have your furnace and central air conditioner inspected and serviced annually. Replace filters on furnaces and air conditioners regularly. A dirty filter slows down air flow and makes the system work harder. And a clean filter keeps dirt from building up and can save costly repairs.
• Install a programmable thermostat to adjust your temperature automatically at night and when you are not home (or do so manually).
• Paint with a brush, not a sprayer
• Buy paints with low volatile organic compound (VOC) content for indoor and outdoor painting jobs

It all adds up

In your backyard
In your home
While you travel
At work

Do A Little, Save A Lot

Do A Little, Save A Lot