Move furniture away from vents. Obstructing vents blocks heat, wastes energy and may even pose a fire hazard.
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How to Save Energy
Check out these tips to see what action you can take this season or year-round.
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Cover the Floor
Rugs and carpeting aid with heat retention, and they’re more comfortable on bare feet.
Lower the Heat
Turn down the heat in winter. Switch the thermostat to 65°F and enjoy wearing your winter wardrobe indoors again.
Power to the Strip
Use an electric power strip for your electronic equipment. This will help reduce phantom loads—and save you up to $100 year. Don’t forget to turn the strip off when you’re not using it.
Slow the Flow
Reduce energy for water heating. It takes just a few simple steps—like lowering your water heater’s temperature and installing low-flow showerheads—to reduce your water heating bills.
Unplug the Charger
Unplug fully charged devices. Leaving charged smartphones and laptops plugged in wastes energy and can damage the battery.
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Our Energy Heroes
It’s happening all over California. Residents, businesses and communities are coming together to reduce their impact on the environment and become today’s Energy Heroes. See for yourself.
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company
See how Sierra Nevada Brewing has become nearly independent from the grid, operating with clean and renewable energy sources.
Sacramento Eco Fitness
EcoFit is harnessing human power. Learn how energy you spend at the gym could be used to power the gym itself—or other things.
Equator Coffees & Teas
From sourcing beans to roasting them, Equator Coffees & Teas is reducing energy consumption and making an excellent product.
Chris Paine: Filmmaker
The man behind Who Killed The Electric Car? shares his thoughts and practices on living energy efficient.
