ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES
COST > $200, PAYBACK < 5 YEARS, RANKED BY COST EFFECTIVENESS
seal heating and cooling ducts, use duct sealant/mastic not duct tape
insulate heating and cooling ducts
insulate attic
install thermal shades, shutters or heavy curtains
use room AC vs. central AC
install a radiant barrier below the roof
seal air leaks from inside
insulate exterior walls
install attic or whole house fan
COST > $200, PAYBACK > 5 YEARS, RANKED BY COST EFFECTIVENESS
install Energy Star ceiling fan for air movement in summer
install Energy Star ceiling fan with vaulted ceilings for winter
insulate floor
insulate basement walls
add storm doors
add awnings or roller shades on east and west facing windows in hot climates
install storm windows
protect outside doors from wind
COST > $200, COST EFFECTIVE IF REPLACING OR REMODELING,
RANKED BY COST EFFECTIVENESS
walls painted in light colors to reflect light
energy efficient hot water heater
Energy Star fluorescent lighting fixtures
energy efficient range with electronic ignition if gas
Energy Star chest freezer vs. upright, smallest feasible
Energy Star electronics
Energy Star refrigerator, smallest feasible
Energy Star central and room air conditioners
LCD TV vs. Plasma
Energy Star dishwasher with booster heater
energy efficient clothes dryer
Energy Star dehumidifier for hot weather
Energy Star windows
insulated exterior doors
skylights or sun tunnels for natural light
Energy Star clothes washer
energy efficient heater in garage
improved kitchen, bath, laundry room fans
cool roof coating in hot climates
green roof
evaporative cooler in hot climates
Energy Star furnace
induced draft fan on combustion appliances
heat recovery ventilator (HRV) or energy recovery ventilator ( ERV)
separate heat zones
windows or vents placed to maximize cross ventilation
ridge vents at the peak and soffit vents at the eaves
extra vents separate from windows
rigid foam insulation and air barrier under siding
heat reclaimer
modulating aquastat on a boiler
humidifier in heating system
proper vapor barriers and vapor retarders in walls and ceiling
polystyrene on outside of slab foundation
reduction of excessive window exposure on north, east, west sides
heat pump or geothermal heat pump
outside sources of air for combustion appliances
vent damper on furnace, hot waterheater
ventilation integrated into central heating and cooling systems
high placed windows for natural ventilation
LOW COST, RANKED BY COST EFFECTIVENESS
change to Energy Star CFL lights
keep seal tight on refrigerator door
keep seal tight on oven door
add dimmer switches on incandescent fixtures
install programmable thermostat
use LED night lights and Christmas lights
install foam gaskets on outlets and switches
repair leaky faucets
maintain, tune up furnace, AC
repair broken or cracked windows
clean or replace filters furnace, AC, every 90 days
use movable insulation for windows
place plastic sheet on dirt floor in crawlspace
insulate waterheater
add weather stripping on doors and windows
use low e coatings, window films, solar screens, etc.
insulate attic access door
insulate attic fan opening in winter
install electronic ignition on furnace
install flow shower heads, faucets
add glass doors on fireplace
add transfer grills on doors between rooms and hallways
caulk holes on exterior
insulate hot water pipes
shade outdoor AC from sun
install computer power management
add diverter on dryer vent, vent inside in winter
insulate under and around sides of waterbed
FREE, RANKED BY ESTIMATED SAVINGS
eliminate freezer
air dry clothes, on clothesline or rack
set thermostat for less energy use, dress appropriately
keep waterheater temp at 115
wash clothes in cold water
close doors and vents in unused rooms
use microwave ovens vs. oven
turn off computer etc when not in use
use fans in summer vs. AC
make use of natural light when possible
turn off lights when leave room
close fireplace dampers, seal chimney if unused
close draperies, curtains at night in winter
remove room AC, seal opening in winter
use energy saving settings on appliances
use area lights vs. whole room lighting
use lowest wattage bulbs feasible
keep pilot lights off on gas range, especially in summer
air dry dishes
open windows in evening to catch cool breezes, in summer
unblock, clean hvac registers, vents
flush out sediment in waterheater once a year
use one higher wattage bulb vs. multiple lower wattage bulbs
don't use long life incandescent bulbs -- less efficient
clean lint filter in dryer
keep refrigerator at 37-40, freezer at 5
maintain air circulation around refrigerator
take shorter showers
take showers not baths
keep waterbed covered during day
use laptop v desktop computer
turn off furnace pilot light when not in use
minimize use of bath, kitchen fans
run dishwasher full
unplug electronics when not in use (use powerstrips)
run washing machine full
don't overload refrigerator
seal food in refrigerator
keep dryer vent clear
defrost freezer before ice builds up
have cold meals in summer
keep oven clean
keep gas flames blue not yellow
use kettle or covered pan to boil water
use cold water handle at sinks when hot water not needed
reset brightness on TV's, monitors
use pressure cookers
don't pour hot water down drain in winter, let cool
don't run water unnecessarily
keep burners, reflectors clean on range
use small elect pans or toaster ovens
dust light bulbs
clean filter screen in dishwasher
turn electric burners and oven off early
don't open door of oven unnecessarily
clean fridge coils
match pan size to burner size on stove
PASSIVE SOLAR (cost effectiveness depends on situation)
additional thermal mass, if necessary
black roof collector
clerestory windows facing South
open floor plan, remove some interior walls
enclosed porch on South side
increased glazing on South side
overhangs or awnings on South side
passive solar heat to garage
no obstructions to sun on South side
solar hot waterheater
sunroom, attached greenhouse, greenhouse windows
thermosiphoning air panel
LANDSCAPING, (cost effectiveness depends on situation)
plant a funnel of trees and shrubs to guide prevailing winds
plant trees, shrubs to block summer sun and cool by evaporation
plant trees, shrubs to the east, north and west near house
plant windbreaks, rows of trees and shrubs
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