Get creative with your answers to the $50 Energy Efficiency Contest
“How would you use $50 to make your home or office more energy efficient?”
If you are having trouble answering this question we have some low cost and even no cost energy efficient updates that can be made to your home or office for less than $50.
| What you can do | Average Cost |
| Lower your thermostat in the winter | Free |
| Wash your cloths in cold water | Free |
| Raise your thermostat in the Summer | Free |
| Toss that second Refrigerator (your Utility may offer rebates and most will even haul it away for free) | Free |
| Lower your water heater temperature | Free |
| Close your blinds during the summer | Free |
| Clean your air conditioner filter | Free |
| Use a ceiling fan instead of A/C | Free |
| Installing a faucet aerator | $5 |
| Change your furnace filter | $10 |
| Upgrade to CFL light bulbs | $15 |
| Dry clothes on a drying rack or clothesline | $20 |
| Insulate your water heater | $25 |
| Upgrade to a low-flow shower head | $25 |
| Install a programmable thermostat | $50 |
These are just a few of the ways you can make your home or office more energy efficient, take our advice and get creative with your answers when you enter the $50 Energy Efficiency Contest. You could win a $50 Home Depot or Lowe’s Gift Card to make your energy efficient dreams a reality.
If you are looking for even more energy savings enroll with Realgy Energy Services to lower your Natural Gas and Electricity Bills.
GOOD LUCK!
Sources
Energy Impact Illinois, Energy-Saving Actions & Incentives
U. S. Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy – Your Home
Enter the $50 Energy Efficiency Contest
Summer is here, and so is the heat! Stay cool this summer and win a cool $50 by entering the $50 Energy Efficiency Contest on the Realgy Energy Services Facebook Page.
Tell us how would you use $50 to make your home or office more energy efficient?
Tell us how you would use $50 to make your home or office more energy efficient and you could win a $50 Home Depot or Lowes gift card to put your ideas to the test. If you need some inspiration, make sure you check out our regular blog posts on how you can save money on your energy costs.
One gift card will be given out each month (July and August) by the Realgy Energy Services Team. Let us know your ideas and plans to get in on the energy and money saving action now.
Your plans do not have to stay within the $50 budget; just tell us what kinds of things you could do to your home to save money while making your home use less energy. Some ideas may include keeping the thermostat set higher, or installing a new ceiling fan. Get creative, and you could win a $50 gift card to help you on your way toward some real home improvement.