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Take control of your energy savings and find simple, effortless ways to make smart energy choices. Using electricity wisely can reduce energy bills, improve comfort and protect the environment. Below are some tools you can use to help you assess how much energy your equipment or appliances use, determine what measures to take to improve efficiency and possibly save money.

Take advantage of clean energy tax credits

Have you recently made a home energy upgrade? You might be eligible for clean energy tax credits.

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Air-Source Heat Pumps

Air-source heat pumps work like air conditioners to cool, and work in reverse to move warmth from outside air into your home to heat.

Check out this video to learn what makes heat pumps so efficient!

Benefits of air-source heat pumps

Breaking Down Your Home Energy Use

See where your energy dollars are going and get some tips on how to get more out of them.

Tips to save more money

Electric Vehicles

Check out our ChooseEV website and find out if an EV is right for you.

Charging your electric vehicle (EV) during overnight hours is easy, plus it helps keep electric rates low for you and your entire community. Learn why you should drive by day and charge by night!

Is your home EV ready? Wondering which charger fits your lifestyle? Click the link below to learn more from ENERGY STAR about certified EV chargers, wiring requirements and available incentives.

EV Charger Fact Sheet

Heat Pump Water Heaters

Most homeowners who have heat pumps use them to heat and cool their homes. But a heat pump also can be used to heat water — either as standalone water heating system or as a combination water-heating and space-conditioning system.

Video: 2024 heat pump water heater buyers guide

Home Energy Yardstick

Compare your household's energy use to others across the country and get recommendations for improvement.

Compare Your Home

Interactive House

Take a room-by-room tour of an ENERGY STAR home and learn what you can do to save energy, save money and help protect our environment in your own home.

Take a room-by-room tour

Lighting

A lighting upgrade is one of the most effective ways to save energy and reduce operating costs. Here are a few tools to help you decide on lighting options.

LED Lighting Facts: This guide explains what it all means.
A look inside LEDs
Recessed lighting

Thinking about solar?

If you're a homeowner thinking about installing solar, we have created a guide with seven crucial tips to help you get started. For more information, contact your local utility or click the link below to download the brochure today!

7 helpful solar tips