Energy Efficiency
Make Your Home Energy Efficient
Staying mindful about modern amenities goes a long way toward keeping your utility bills low.
Here are a few low-cost and no-cost ways you and your family can make small changes that can amount to big savings in your monthly energy costs!
Use our interactive floor plan or view a list of our tips below by hovering over a room or appliance.
Attics & Other Unconditioned Spaces (Unfinished Basements, Garages)
- Add insulation to attic, crawl space, and accessible walls (Low-Cost)
- Insulate attic pull-down door (Low-Cost)
- Insulate attic fan area when not in use (Low-Cost)
- Install crawl space vapor barrier (Low-Cost)
Attics & Other Unconditioned Spaces (Unfinished Basements, Garages)
- Add insulation to attic, crawl space, and accessible walls (Low-Cost)
- Insulate attic pull-down door (Low-Cost)
- Insulate attic fan area when not in use (Low-Cost)
- Install crawl space vapor barrier (Low-Cost)
Bathroom
- Take short showers (No-Cost)
- Install aerating, low flow faucets and showerheads (Low-Cost)
- Repair any water leaks and/or running toilets (Low-Cost)
Kitchen / Laundry / Utility Room
- Use cold water for laundry (No-Cost)
- Check clothes dryer hose and outside vent (No-Cost)
- Match pot/pan size to stove burner; cover with lids (No-Cost)
- Air-dry dishes instead of using dishwasher heat-dry (No-Cost)
- Clean refrigerator coils and set temp @ 36–39°F (No-Cost)
- Install Energy Star appliances when replacing (Low-Cost)
Kitchen / Laundry / Utility Room
- Use cold water for laundry (No-Cost)
- Check clothes dryer hose and outside vent (No-Cost)
- Match pot/pan size to stove burner; cover with lids (No-Cost)
- Air-dry dishes instead of using dishwasher heat-dry (No-Cost)
- Clean refrigerator coils and set temp @ 36–39°F (No-Cost)
- Install Energy Star appliances when replacing (Low-Cost)
Bedroom / Living Spaces
- Use ceiling fans (No-Cost)
- Turn off lights, TVs, and computers when not in use (No-Cost)
- Open/close curtains strategically during the day (No-Cost)
- Replace incandescent bulbs with LED (Low-Cost)
Bedroom / Living Spaces
- Use ceiling fans (No-Cost)
- Turn off lights, TVs, and computers when not in use (No-Cost)
- Open/close curtains strategically during the day (No-Cost)
- Replace incandescent bulbs with LED (Low-Cost)
Appliances & Electronics
- Don’t use appliances to heat/cool the house (No-Cost)
- Buy Energy Star appliances (Low-Cost)
Appliances & Electronics
- Don’t use appliances to heat/cool the house (No-Cost)
- Buy Energy Star appliances (Low-Cost)
Lights & Windows
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- Turn off lights when not in use (No-Cost)
- Install a timer for outdoor lighting (Low-Cost)
- Caulk/weather strip windows and doors (Low-Cost)
- Install sun control window film (Low-Cost)
- Upgrade windows and doors (Low-Cost)
- Install timer for outdoor lighting (Low-Cost)
Lights & Windows
- Turn off lights when not in use (No-Cost)
- Install a timer for outdoor lighting (Low-Cost)
- Caulk/weather strip windows and doors (Low-Cost)
- Install sun control window film (Low-Cost)
- Upgrade windows and doors (Low-Cost)
- Install timer for outdoor lighting (Low-Cost)
Lights & Windows
- Turn off lights when not in use (No-Cost)
- Install a timer for outdoor lighting (Low-Cost)
- Caulk/weather strip windows and doors (Low-Cost)
- Install sun control window film (Low-Cost)
- Upgrade windows and doors (Low-Cost)
- Install timer for outdoor lighting (Low-Cost)
Heating / Cooling / Climate Control
- Set thermostat on auto: 68°F in winter, 78°F in summer (No-Cost)
- Adjust heat pump temp slowly (No-Cost)
- Clean HVAC coils (No-Cost)
- Trim/remove bushes around AC unit (No-Cost)
- Change HVAC filters monthly (Low-Cost)
- Use HVAC filter whistle (Low-Cost)
- Repair HVAC air leaks; insulate ductwork (Low-Cost)
- Install programmable thermostat (Low-Cost)
Attics & Other Unconditioned Spaces (Unfinished Basements, Garages)
- Add insulation to attic, crawl space, and accessible walls (Low-Cost)
- Insulate attic pull-down door (Low-Cost)
- Insulate attic fan area when not in use (Low-Cost)
- Install crawl space vapor barrier (Low-Cost)
Bathroom
- Take short showers (No-Cost)
- Install aerating, low flow faucets and showerheads (Low-Cost)
- Repair any water leaks and/or running toilets (Low-Cost)
Kitchen / Laundry / Utility Room
- Use cold water for laundry (No-Cost)
- Check clothes dryer hose and outside vent (No-Cost)
- Match pot/pan size to stove burner; cover with lids (No-Cost)
- Air-dry dishes instead of using dishwasher heat-dry (No-Cost)
- Clean refrigerator coils and set temp @ 36–39°F (No-Cost)
- Install Energy Star appliances when replacing (Low-Cost)
Bedroom / Living Spaces
- Use ceiling fans (No-Cost)
- Turn off lights, TVs, and computers when not in use (No-Cost)
- Open/close curtains strategically during the day (No-Cost)
- Replace incandescent bulbs with CFLs (Low-Cost)
Appliances & Electronics
- Don’t use appliances such as the oven or refrigerator to heat/cool the house (No-Cost)
- Buy Energy Star appliances (Low-Cost)
Lights & Windows
- Turn off lights when not in use (No-Cost)
- Install a timer for outdoor lighting (Low-Cost)
- Caulk/weather strip windows and doors (Low-Cost)
- Install sun control window film (Low-Cost)
- Upgrade windows and doors (Low-Cost)
Heating / Cooling / Climate Control
- Set thermostat on auto: 68°F in winter, 78°F in summer (No-Cost)
- Adjust heat pump temp slowly (No-Cost)
- Clean HVAC coils (No-Cost)
- Trim/remove bushes around AC unit (No-Cost)
- Change HVAC filters monthly (Low-Cost)
- Use HVAC filter whistle (Low-Cost)
- Repair HVAC air leaks; insulate ductwork (Low-Cost)
- Install programmable thermostat (Low-Cost)
- Ensure your heat pump is set to normal mode, not auxiliary or emergency (No Cost)
Landscaping
- Trim/remove bushes around AC unit (No-Cost)
- Install timer for outdoor lighting (Low-Cost)
Miscellaneous / General
- Drain 1 gal from water heater yearly (No-Cost)
- Set water heater temp to 120°F (No-Cost)
- Replace water heater element or pop-off valve (No-Cost)
- Wrap water heater in insulation blanket (Low-Cost)
Solar Power
Thinking about going solar?
If you’re planning to install a solar power system at your home or business, these forms will guide you through the steps to connect it to Newnan Utilities’ electric system. They include everything you need to apply, understand the process, and get started safely.