Energy Conservation Tips

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Energy Conservation Tips

• John Delvo PE
• Energy Management Specialist
• Rocky Mountain Region Montana-Dakota Utilities
  Co.

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Energy Efficiency Gas/Electric

• Set your thermostat between 65 F and 70 F during
  the winter. There is a 1 savings for every deg
  of setback for 8 hours. Three is a 3 annual
  savings for every degree of setback if it is a
  permanent setting

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Energy Conservation Tips Gas/Electric

• Clean or change furnace filters once a month.
  Furnaces consume less energy if they breath
  easily
• Have furnace tuned up once a year by service
  technician
• Take showers instead of baths
• Wash only full loads of dishes and clothes
• Wash in cold water whenever possible

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Energy Efficiency Tips Gas/Electric

• Set water temperature at 120 F
• Insulate hot water pipes in unconditioned space
• Repair leaky faucets
• Install water-flow restrictors in showerheads and
  faucets
• Close unnecessary heat vents in rooms
• On sunny days open draperies and blinds to let
  sun in
• Close draperies and blinds at night to insulate
  against the cold

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Energy Conservation Tips Gas/Electric

• Weatherize your home with caulking and weather
  stripping to seal leaks
• Hot air and return ducts in attic or crawl space
  should be covered two inches of insulation and
  should be air tight as possible

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Energy Conservation Gas/Electric

• Use compact fluorescent lights bulbs
• Shut computers off when not in use standby mode
  can still draw power

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Insulation
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Energy Star Rating
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Appliances

• Replace Appliances with Energy Star Rating
• Refrigerators use 15 less energy than required
  by federal standards
• Dishwashers use 25 less energy than required by
  federal standards
• Clothes Washers use 50 of the energy used by
  standard washers
• Central Air Conditioners exceed federal standards
  by 20
• Natural gas furnaces have a 90 or higher
  A.F.U.E rating

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Energy User Guide
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Questions