Appliances - Tips & Tools

Consumers have often told us that they do not notice a difference in their annual energy bill after installing energy-efficient equipment. The truth is, buying an energy-efficient appliance is the first step to saving electricity. Looking at the overall energy consumption of all the appliances in your home is the second step.

You should consider the many variables that affect the energy consumption in your home, such as guests using extra hot water, extra laundry from a major spring cleaning or an unusually long winter or cooling season. Because energy bills are not broken down by usage of appliance, it is often difficult to determine where and when electricity use increases.