Tips
Energy efficiency isn't about dramatic changes or decreasing your comfort. It is about using technology and making small, simple adjustments in your day-to-day life to save you money and energy. The best part is, no matter where you find yourself, you can take energy efficiency with you. Check out our tips and start putting money back into your pocket today.
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Many home improvements and vehicle upgrades will result in tax credits that save you money and reduce your energy consumption at home and on the road.
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Whether you're using your own or a rented vehicle, pick the one that gets the best gas mileage possible.
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Keep tires properly inflated to improve gas mileage by around 3 percent, for annual savings of up to 20 gallons of gasoline, or about $45.
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Use overdrive gear when appropriate to reduce engine speed. It will save you gas and reduce engine wear.
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Curb road rage. Speeding, rapid acceleration and rapid braking can lower gas mileage by 33 percent at highway speeds.
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Slow down. Gas mileage decreases rapidly above 60 miles per hour — each five mph over 60 is like paying an additional 24 cents per gallon for gas.
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Getting lost while driving can lead to an expensive waste of gas — and time. Invest in a GPS system or try an online map service to get directions before hitting the road.
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Can alternative methods get you where you need to be? Use public transportation, biking, walking, or ridesharing when possible.
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Tune up. Fixing a car that's out of tune or has failed an emissions test can improve its gas mileage by an average of 4 percent.
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Turn down the air conditioning. Operating it on "max" can reduce miles per gallon by 5 to 25 percent compared to not using it.
