Energy Savers

How Will You Save Fuel and Energy this 4th of July?

Independence Day is this Saturday, and July 4th is typically one of the busiest days for auto travel in the United States. All of that traffic could mean lots of idling and stop-and-go driving; plan carefully and follow these tips from fueleconomy.gov to be sure you are getting the best gas mileage possible.

How will you save fuel and energy this 4th of July?

Have a safe (and efficient!) Independence Day!

Each Thursday, you have the chance to share your thoughts on a topic related to energy efficiency or renewable energy for consumers. Please comment with your answers, and also feel free to respond to other comments.

A Cure for the Summertime Blues?

When you look at your utility bill, keep this in mind: about 43% of the money you spend goes for heating and cooling. And when the thermometer soars, so does the amount of electricity we use to keep cool.

If you read this blog regularly, or visit our Energy Savers site, you know we want to help you save some of that money. But we can't do this alone—we need your help.

At What Temperature Do You Set Your Thermostat in the Summer?

You can save 5%–15% on your cooling bills by raising the temperature setting on your thermostat when you are away and don't need cooling. Only lower the setting to 78°F when you are home and need cooling. A programmable thermostat can make it easy to adjust the temperature on a regular schedule.

At what temperature do you set your thermostat when you are home and awake in the summer? How about when you're asleep or away?

Each Thursday, you have the chance to share your thoughts on a topic related to energy efficiency or renewable energy for consumers. Please comment with your answers, and also feel free to respond to other comments.