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There are many environmental reasons to want to save energy, but there are also many financial benefits to maximizing energy efficiency. You could save thousands each year by making upgrades to appliances, heating, cooling, electronics and windows in your home. 

In the United States, we have a very diverse and unique climate that varies from region to region. Each region has varying factors that affect yearly energy usage. In CHELCO's region, our average annual energy consumption breaks down to look something like this: 

  • Cooling: 48%

  • Heating: 28% 

  • Water Heating: 11%

  • Refrigeration: 5%

  • Cooking: 2%

  • Lighting: 2%

  • Washer/Dryer: 2%

  • Other Appliances: 2%

Save Big With Efficiency Upgrades

Thermostat

Bumping your thermostat up by three degrees in the summer and down by two degrees in the winter could save you a total of up to $515 a year.

Cooling

Replacing your old cooling system with a new high efficiency model could save you up to $491 a year in cooling costs. 

Heating

If your heating system is old and inefficient, you could save as much as $425 a year by switching to a new higher efficiency model. 

Insulation

If your home has poor insulation, you could save up to $407 a year by upgrading and installing ceiling and floor insulation. 

Windows

If you have single-pane windows in your home, you could save up to $526 a year by switching to high-efficiency double-pane windows. 

Weatherizing

If you caulk around your windows and doors, make sure the weather stripping on your doors and windows is tight and weather strip your attic door, you could save up to $154 a year.

ENERGY STAR Appliances

If you change out your older major appliances in your house to ENERGY STAR appliances, you could save up to $54 a year. 

Refrigerators and Freezers

If you replace your old refrigerator/freezer, you could save up to $51 a year. 

Water Heater

If your water heater is aging, consider replacing it with a higher efficiency model and lower the water heater setting to low, and you could save up to $59 a year.