Find out how you can save money and energy, all year long.
Quick and easy energy saving tips.
Energy efficiency is one of the easiest ways to take control of your energy use—and your budget. Small changes to how you use energy at home can lead to lower bills, improved comfort and long‑term savings.
Whether you’re adapting daily habits or planning home upgrades, the right tools and resources can help you make meaningful progress.
Which appliance uses the most energy in your home? Is it your refrigerator or your dishwasher?
It's your DISHWASHER. Why? Because your dishwasher heats water to clean your dishes, and any kind of appliance that heats tends to use more energy that those that do not, like your fridge.
For more personalized tips, check out My Energy Tools.
Regular maintenance can add years to your AC unit's lifespan. An AC professional will:
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In the summer, fans should rotate counterclockwise to lift warm air up and out of the room.
Look for a switch on the motor housing (the cylindrical area below the fan blades) or refer to your ceiling fan manual to switch the rotation. Just remember—fans cool rooms, not people! Be sure to turn off fans in empty rooms to save additional energy.
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To save energy, what temperature should your water heater be set to?
Turn the temperature of your water heater to the warm setting (120°F) to save energy. This video will show you how.
You can also save energy by taking showers instead of baths, as a shower could use 20 gallons of hot water in 10 minutes, versus approximately 70 gallons needed to fill some bathtubs.
True or False: washing your clothes with cold water can save you money.
TRUE! Washing on cold saves up to 50 cents per load and cleans just as well as warm or hot water.
The hot cycle should only be used on the dirtiest of loads, and washing your clothes less often can also impact your energy bill.
Sunlight passing through windows heats your home and makes your air conditioner work harder.
Block the heat by keeping blinds or drapes closed on a sunny day; as the day progresses, adjust your blinds as the sun moves from one side of your home to the other. Shade windows or apply reflective window film to windows that fast south or west, as they let in the most heat.
LED light bulbs use at least 75% less energy—and last up to 25 times longer—than incandescent lighting.
LEDs emit little heat, while incandescent bulbs release 90% of their energy as heat. They come in various color temperatures, including warm light—even holiday lights!
Sealing drafty doors and windows can help make your home more comfortable and energy efficient.
Use caulk to seal the outer trim, the area where the window touches the trim and along the moveable parts of the window.
Check out the selection of sealing and weatherization products on the Evergy Marketplace!
In the winter, fans should rotate clockwise to push warm air down into the room.
Look for a switch on the motor housing (the cylindrical area below the fan blades) or refer to your ceiling fan manual to switch the rotation.
