What You Can Do at Home

Recycle at home.... [more]

Turn off lights.... [more]

Replace traditional light bulbs and fixtures with compact flourescents. They use 2/3 less energy and last up to ten times longer than incandescents. These are good in high-use areas and hard to reach fixtures.... [more]

Don't pour oils down the drain.... [more]
Make sure all attic vents and ducts are properly sealed. Sealing your ducts can save an average of $140 annually on energy bills and consistently heat or cool every room. Check your attic and all exterior walls or unfinished rooms to make sure they are well insulated.... [more]

Turn your thermostat down 10 degrees. Save at least 10% on heating and cooling bills.... [more]

Wait to run your dishwasher and washing machine until its full.... [more]

Unplug your phone chargers.... [more]

Replace old appliances.... [more]

Reduce your use of chemical cleaners.... [more]

Replace old toilets with low flow toilets.... [more]

If designing or remodeling your home, be green and more cost efficient.... [more]

Repair leaking faucets and toilets as soon as you notice them. A faucet drip or invisible leak in the toilet will waste up to 15 gallons of water a day - that's 105 gallons a week, which adds up to 5,475 gallons a year!.... [more]

Follow city guidelines when disposing of household hazardous material.