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Click on any room or section of the house FOR home energy savings tips.

Floor Plan for Home Utility Savings

Attic, Garage and Unconditioned Spaces

There are many unconditioned spaces in your home – attic, garage, utility room, etc. – which often get overlooked for energy-efficient and conservation measures. Let’s see what we can dig up!

Office and Electronics

In this digital age, electronics are found in every room of the house and many of them have energy-efficient settings. Check out our list below for more information.

Bedroom

Even while you sleep, your home can still use energy. Below we have outlined some tips on saving electricity and staying comfortable without breaking the bank.

Bathroom

This may not be a hot spot for energy efficiency, but there are ways to conserve energy without sacrificing comfort. Check those out below.

Living Room

From lighting to windows to your thermostat, the living room is a great place to make the most out of home energy savings. Read on to see how to reduce electricity bills in your main living space.

Miscellaneous

There are many more ways you can save energy that don’t necessarily fit into one particular room. We have you covered with more tips below.

Kitchen

Even with energy-efficient appliances, you can still learn how to save money on electric bills with the helpful tips you’ll find below.

HVAC – Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

The majority of your energy usage comes from your HVAC system. Below we have outlined numerous tips to help you stay comfortable and maintain your system while lowering your utility bills.

WANT TO KNOW HOW MUCH ENERGY AN ITEM USES? CHECK OUT A WATT DETECTOR.

OPPD has partnered with libraries throughout our Service Territory to offer residents a way to measure how much electricity different appliances and electronics use. Stop by your local library, or check out the list below, and check out a watt detector.

What is a watt detector – and how can it help you save on utility bills?

How to use a watt detector

  1. Plug the watt detector into a three-pronged outlet.
  2. Plug any two- or three-pronged appliance or device into the watt detector.
  3. Press and hold the RESET button until “rESt” appears.
  4. Use the MENU key to cycle through the options: Volt, Cost, Rate, KWH or Elapsed Time.
  5. Within the Cost or Volt category, use the UP and DOWN buttons to cycle through day, week, month or year.
  6. Keep the item plugged into the watt detector for at least one hour to get an accurate reading. For the most complete calculation, leave the item plugged in for 24 hours.
  7. If power is lost during calculation, the watt detector won’t give an accurate reading and will need to be reset, using steps 3 through 6.

Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this device to rain or moisture. Only appliances that use a standard 120-volt outlet can be measured, so do not plug in ranges, clothes dryers, refrigerators or other large appliances. Review the Operations Manual for all safety warnings.

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