We have provided EE tips each day this month from no-cost and low-cost EE measures to whole energy system upgrades and replacements that will save you energy and money.
THE KEY IS TO START. The start can be small and the savings can be reinvested into larger and bigger energy and cost savings over time. Here are our favorite links to resources that will help you GET STARTED!
DO AN ENERGY AUDIT
Do-it-Yourself energy audit
https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/home-energy-audits/do-it-yourself-home-energy-audits
Professional energy audit
Online Energy Audit for PSE&G customers
https://nj.pseg.com/saveenergyandmoney/energysavingpage/homeenergyanalyzer
DEFEAT ENERGY VAMPIRES
Using a Kill-a-watt Meter
http://www.p3international.com/products/energy-savers.html
Using an advanced power strip
https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/articles/choose-right-advanced-power-strip-you
REPLACE YOUR APPLIANCES AND GET REBATES
UPGRADE YOUR LIGHTING
Instant rebates at the cash register on Energy Star LEDs. To find a store near you click Find a Store Near You
UPGRADE YOUR HOME AIR CONDITIONING
EE Cool Advantage provides $300 to $2,000 for EE air conditioning equipment https://njcleanenergy.com/cool
UPGRADE YOUR HOME HEATING SYSTEM
EE Warm Advantage provides $250 to $2,000 for EE heating equipment https://njcleanenergy.com/residential/programs/warmadvantage
BUY AN ELECTRIC CAR
CONSERVE WATER
https://wateruseitwisely.com/100-ways-to-conserve/
TELL A SMALL BUSINESS ABOUT DIRECT INSTALL
Mercer County Sustainability Coalition 