Heating & Cooling

We start with the greatest of all energy consumers – heating and cooling systems. This will be the largest portion of the energy charge on most bills.

Perhaps we don’t think about it each time we turn up the thermostat, or add 1 more space heater in the house, but it all adds up.

Solutions:

1. Turn thermostats down a couple more degrees – a few degrees can save a few percent on your bill.
2. Make sure your system is maintained annually to run at its most efficient.
3. Check for any air leaks around windows or doors and seal them up.
4. Insulation is critical to help heating and cooling systems work their best.

Solutions:

1. Make sure the thermostat is not set above 120 degrees – not only will this save you energy, but it’s safer for use!
2. Take shorter showers – just a few minutes shorter can add up per shower.
3. Use cold water in your laundry rinse instead of hot or warm water – this can make a huge difference (more on appliances coming up).

If you are looking at upgrading either of these big energy consumers, we have incentives for ductless heat pumps and heat pump water heaters. Find out more on our incentives page.

Amounts are based on averages and estimates, but actual amounts will vary based on make/model, wear/tear, and frequency of use.