MassSaves Top Ten Ways to Save Energy Today
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012If you are looking to save money on energy bills, a home energy audit is a great place to start. It will give you a sense of where you could make improvements and where you are doing well. We recently had MassSave conduct a free home energy audit–we passed! However, the auditor did find one single incandescent light bulb in a socket we never use–for shame…
Get a jump on curbing you energy use at home with MassSave’s top ten energy saving tips–how many can you check off you list?
1. Install a programmable thermostat
2. Use CLFs with the ENERGY STAR label
3. Air dry dishes instead of using your dishwasher’s drying cycle
4. Turn off your computer and monitor when not in use
5. Plug home electronics such as TVs and DVD players into power strips that you can easily switch off when not in use.
6. Lower the thermostat on your hot water heater to 120F
7. Take short showers instead of baths
8. Wash only full loads of dishes and clothes
9. Drive sensibly — speeding, rapid acceleration, and braking wastes gas
10. Look for the ENERGY STAR label when purchasing home appliances and products.




























So proud of our city of Cambridge and their continued commitment to making it one of the most eco-friendly cities in the US. The latest in their long list of eco-initiatives? 
















