Look below to find lists of quick and easy things you can do to make your home more energy efficient in 10 minutes or less. The potential yearly savings is also included for most items!

In 10 Minutes or Less:

Flip a Switch or Change a Setting

Turn off 2nd refrigerator— save $150-$250/yr
Turn off computer when not in use— save up to $120/yr 
Turn off TV when not in use— save $25-$45/yr
Set sleep mode on computer & monitor— save up to $100/yr
Wash clothes in cold water— save up to $75/yr
Reduce hot water temperature on water heater to 120— save $20-$60/yr, 6-10% annually
Close damper on fireplace when not in use— save $60-$75/yr, 4-5% annually
Don't use "heated dry" setting on dishwasher— save $60/yr 
Turn down thermostat— save up to $300/yr, up to 20% annually
Turn off biggest phantom power users (vampires)— save up to $150/yr
Turn off bathroom and kitchen fans when not needed— save up to $30/yr, up to 2% annually

Install or Insulate an Item

Insulate hot water pipes— save $10-$20/yr
Insulate hot water heater— save up to $50/yr, 4-9% annually
Install aerators on faucets— save $3-$5/aerator/yr
Install low flow showerheads— save $10-$40/yr, 3-6% annually
Insulate attic hatch door— save up to $20/yr, 1-2% annually
Install foam gaskets on electrical outlets— save up to $15/yr
Insulate water pipes in homes with hot water heating systems— save up to $100/yr, up to 5% annually
Replace incandescents with compact fluorescent lights— save $5-$10/bulb/yr
Replace incandescents with night lights— save $24/bulb/yr
Replace halogen torchiere with CFL torchiere— save $35/torchiere/yr 
Install radiator reflectors between radiators and walls— save up to $100/yr, up to 5% annually

Change your Routine

Don't pre-rinse dishes before putting in dishwasher— save $40/yr
Change furnace filters regularly— save up to $100/yr, up to 5% annually
Latch windows securely
Close drapes or blinds on windows
Open drapes or blinds on sunny days
Dry multiple loads back-to-back (while dryer is warm)— save $5/yr
Separate quick drying from slow drying clothes— save up to $10/yr
Use a spin dryer to "pre-dry" clothes— save up to $100/yr

Annual Maintenance

Annual maintenance on furnace— save up to $200/yr, 5-10% annually 
Clean seals on refrigerator door— save $3-$5/yr, up to 2% annually
Clean coils in back of refrigerator— save $3-$10/yr, up to 4% annually