Energy Efficiency and Conservation involves using less energy to provide the same level of energy service. An example would be insulating a home to use less energy for heating and cooling to achieve the same temperature.
For comprehensive Energy Efficiency and Conservation information for your business or institution please visit the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) website Energy Efficiency for Businesses & Institutions. For comprehensive Energy Efficiency and Conservation information for your home, please visit the DOER website Energy Efficiency for Your Home.
In the interim, some simple steps you can take to promote energy efficiency or energy conservation in your residence. Here are 10 simple steps to promote clean energy or energy conservation. For more consumer energy-saving tips, visit the U.S. Department of Energy.
 | Consider Clean Energy Choice® power options for your home, business, or community. |
 | Walk, ride a bicycle, or use mass transit instead of driving; automobile emissions account for about 60 percent of air pollution in our cities. |
 | Schedule a home energy audit. Many utilities check customers' homes and provide simple energy-saving devices for free, and offer suggestions on improving insulation and energy efficiency. Annual carbon dioxide savings: 1,000 pounds (plus a 30 percent savings on your home heating and cooling bill). |
 | Buy energy-efficient ENERGY STAR® products. Products in more than 50 categories are eligible for the ENERGY STAR®. They use less energy, save money, and help protect the environment. Many utility companies offer rebates and incentives to purchase ENERGY STAR® qualified products. |
 | Install compact fluorescent light bulbs that use less energy and last 10 times longer than incandescent light bulbs. While use of compact fluorescents is strongly encouraged, compact fluorescent light bulbs do contain small amounts of mercury. Do not discard them in your trash- recycle them at an approved mercury collection area or at Community Hazardous Waste Collection Days. |
 | Stop air leaks around windows and doors with caulk or weather stripping. Air leaks can rob your house of heat in the winter or make it too humid in the summer. As much as 40 percent of your heating and cooling costs can be due to air leaks. |
 | Air-dry your clothes on a laundry line instead of using a clothes dryer. |
 | Install a programmable thermostat that automatically adjusts the temperature when you are in bed or away. Set the thermostat to 68 °F in winter when you're home and down to 55° F when you go to bed or are away (programmable thermostats can do this automatically). |
 | Insulate the ceiling, walls, and floor of your home. |
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