Summer Energy Savings Tips for Your Home and Business

Install a smart thermostat. Use a programmable smart thermostat to automatically control your home’s temperature settings throughout the day. Learn about the benefits of using a smart thermostat and how Focus on Energy can help you save on purchasing one for your home: Smart Thermostats.

LEDs for all. LED lighting consumes less energy, lasts longer, and emits less heat than traditional light bulbs. Turn off indoor and outdoor lights when not needed to increase your energy savings while reducing light pollution, which improves the view of starry Wisconsin night skies. Find great LED lighting options at the Focus on Energy Online Marketplace.

Outdoor cooking. Cooking indoors on the stove or oven produces more heat in your home that you don't want in the summer. Save on cooling costs, enjoy the fresh air, and put that grill to use cooking meals outside. 

Use ceiling/portable fans. Turn off your AC or set it to a higher temperature and let ceiling fans and/or portable fans cool you down at home. This will save you money on your electric bill and help fend off the summer heat.

Get your own personal Energy Advisor. Not only do you get a comprehensive look at where your business can save energy and money, you also get a trusted Focus on Energy Advisor who understands your industry and guides you through energy efficiency projects. Wall-Stone Holsteins and Mercury Marine can attest to the benefits of working with an Energy Advisor.

Turn the thermostat up or off during unoccupied hours. When no one is in the building, there's no need to waste energy cooling down your facility. Use a programmable smart thermostat to preset your preferred temperature settings at different times of the day.

Get an energy audit. Work with your Energy Advisor to identify areas for improving energy efficiency at your business. Whether it is replacing equipment or updating a few small processes, your Energy Advisor can guide you through your next project and find incentives to help you save. 

When replacing old equipment, purchase ENERGY STAR^® models. Once your business equipment reaches the end of its lifetime, look for ENERGY STAR^® certified equipment for energy-efficient replacements. Find a trusted Trade Ally contractor to help you purchase and install your new equipment.