Renter Resources

Renters Can Make a Difference Too

While renters typically have fewer options with making physical changes to their homes to save energy, there are still ways for renters to start an energy efficiency journey. If you want to lower your energy bill, save energy, and reduce your environmental impact, Focus on Energy has tips for you. Even small behaviors make a difference, saving up to 20% when added up, and are life-long skills whether you continue to rent or choose to become a homeowner. Check out five money- and energy-saving tips below!

1. Get a Free Energy-Saving Pack

Make your home more energy efficient by ordering one of Focus on Energy’s FREE Energy-Saving Packs filled with a variety of products that are designed to help you save more at home—all shipped for free straight to your doorstep. Get a sneak peek on what can be included in the pack in the video here or click "Order Now" to get right to choosing your pack!

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2. Heating and Cooling Tips

You can reduce energy use at home by setting your thermostat to specific temperatures throughout different seasons. Even using ceiling fans or regular fans and knowing when to use the sunlight or block it out can keep your home comfortable and energy efficient.

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3. Reduce Standby Power Consumption

Standby power, sometimes called ghost power or phantom power, is the energy used by electronics when they are not turned on or active. Unplug larger power sources such as electronics when they are not in use to prevent unnecessary energy consumption.

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4. Update Lighting Around Your Home

We recommend proactively replacing bulbs. The sooner they're replaced, the sooner bills go down. Throwing away bulbs early is much less wasteful than the energy wasted to power inefficient bulbs. Also, be sure to turn off lights that are not in use.

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5. Upgrade to a Smart Thermostat

A smart thermostat can save you energy by learning your household’s patterns and automatically adjusting your home’s temperature settings throughout the day. Plus, you may also be eligible for additional savings of up to $50 on select thermostats.

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Hear From a Renter

“When I moved into my new unit, the first thing I did was replace every single light with LED bulbs and order a free energy saving kit from Focus on Energy. Even in 2023, most of the bulbs were still incandescent or the curly CFLs before I switched them. With this change alone I’m saving about 504 watts – about as much as a small window AC unit – of electricity. I do other behaviors too to save energy and noticed that according to my utility, my energy bill is half that of my neighbors in identical units.”
– Madison Renter

Make Your Landlord Aware of Ways to Save

Focus on Energy offers resources and incentives to help multifamily property owners reduce energy costs while improving building comfort and tenant satisfaction.

If you’d like to nominate your landlord to hear more about this offering, we can have an Energy Advisor reach out to them.

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