General savings
Consider energy efficiency when
renting
I’d like to live somewhere that is greener and more energy efficient,
but I rent. What should I look for?
Steps shrink a carbon
footprint
I have read that cutting energy use can reduce our carbon footprint.
How does that work here when we rely on hydroelectric power?
Save energy while on vacation
Can I cut my electric bill while I’m away on vacation? Last year the
bill seemed about the same, even though I was gone for three weeks.
Put your plans into
action on Earth Day
At the start of the year, I had good intentions to do more to help the
environment, but I haven’t done too well. Any ideas to help me?
Region can save even more energy
I know we’ve saved a lot of energy here, but how much can we save in
the future and how?
Users can never save
too much energy
Why do we hear so much about saving energy? Haven’t we saved
enough?
Renters can save energy,
too
I’d like to use less energy to save money, but I rent. What can I do
that won’t cost a lot?
Tips help cut energy usage in the
winter
I know my electric bill will be higher because of the weather. What can
I do to lower it during these cold months?
Conservation makes sense for
everyone
Why do you offer customers incentives to save energy and why does the
utility want me to use less electricity?
Give your energy bill a vacation
When I returned from vacation last summer I was surprised that my
electric bill didn’t go down more. Is there anything I can do to save
energy when we’re gone this year?
Inexpensive ways to save energy
costs
What can I do to reduce my energy bills this summer without spending a
lot of money?
Online audit can help
you save energy
I would like to save energy in my home, but where do I start?
Don’t waste energy on these myths
I read that I can help heat my bathroom by letting the water sit in the
tub after showering until it is room temperature. Is this true?
Cost-saving tips always in season
I know our recent weather is going to raise my utility bill. What can I
do to cut my energy use?
Simple steps that will save
energy
What can we do to reduce our impact on the environment this year? I
know energy is a big part so what do you suggest?
What to turn
off while on extended trip
For the first time, we’re spending the winter in Arizona, leaving our
home empty. What appliances can I safely turn off to save energy?
Careful
planning cuts costs of outdoor energy use
We enjoy our yard this time of year, which is beautifully landscaped.
However, I’m concerned about wasting energy and water. Do you have any
tips for us?
Energy use
doesn’t take a vacation when you do
Our family is going to Europe this summer for several weeks. I’m
worried about leaving the house unattended. Are there things I can do
to make sure it’s still intact when we return and my energy bill isn’t
sky high?
House
hunting? Consider home’s energy costs
There are so many homes on the market that I think it’s a good time to
buy. What do I need to consider when looking at a home’s energy
efficiency?
Addressing
the Holy Trinity of energy use
I want to get a handle on using less energy in my home. There are
only three of us, but where do you suggest I start?
Dispelling
myths about home energy consumption
I have heard that I can overinsulate my house because it needs fresh
air to "breathe." Is this true? (Includes other urban conservation
myths.)
Renters can
save energy with inexpensive projects
Everything I hear about saving energy requires a big investment. I rent
a townhouse, so I don’t feel like investing in my landlord’s property.
What can I do?
Black boxes can be energy
vampires
It seems like all the electronic equipment I have has a black box that
I have to plug into the wall. What’s it for and does it add up to a lot
of electricity being used, considering how many toys we all have?
