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Renters usually have fewer options than homeowners Goal: To reduce costs immediately and inexpensively
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8 WAYS TO SAVE ENERGY
1. Adjust the thermostat
2. Change filters regularly
3. Manage exposure to the sun
4. Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent lamps
5. Talk to your landlord about weatherization
6. Manage water heaters and leaky faucets
7. Choose an efficient water heater and use it efficiently
8. Look for Energy Star qualified home electronics
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1. Adjust the thermostat
Winter time: When you’re…
Home: 65ºF to 68ºF
Away (1 hr+): 65ºF Summer time When you’re…
Home: 75ºF to 78ºF
Away (1 hr+): 78ºF
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1. Adjust the thermostat
At night, set the temperature to similar settings as when you are away.
Why?• During the summer, heat is less severe at night• During the winter, you can stay just as warm with blankets or warm clothing
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1. Adjust the thermostat
Talk to your landlord about installing a programmable thermostat
Improve comfort & save energy
Ask the landlord to install a programmable thermostat
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2. Ask your landlord to change the filters regularly
You or your landlord should replace or clean the filters every three months.
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3. Manage home’s exposure to the sun
Use shades, awnings, or blinds.
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3. Manage home’s exposure to the sun
Summer:
Day: Close shades, blinds, curtains
Night: Open windows (ventilation)
Winter:
Day: Open shades, blinds, curtains
Night: Close shades, blinds, curtains
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4. Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent lamps (CFL’s)
Fluorescent bulbs: last longer use less energy give off less heat save money in the long run!
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5. Talk to your landlord about weatherization
Weatherstripping around windows and doors
Caulking cracks, etc.
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GEFA Weatherization Program:
Administered through local Community Action Agencies
To find your local action agency:• www.gefa.org/weather/weather2.html• (404) 584-1000
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6. Manage water heaters and leaky faucets
Turn down the temperature setting to Normal (120°F).
Vacation: turn the water heater down
Ask the landlord to fix leaky faucets.
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7. Choose an efficient room air conditioner and use it efficiently
Energy Star ® EER of 10.7 or higher Pick the right size- don’t go too
big!
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8. Look for Energy Star® qualified home electronics
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