Rita
Rita of Central Ohio installed an energy efficient furnace and heat pump, a programmable thermostat, switched to CFL lighting and bought ENERGY STAR appliances.
I'm saving around $100/month on my utilities (electric and gas) thanks to my new furnace, heat pump and programmable thermostat. It's great to know that I'm not wasting energy by having the house heating or cooling when no one's home.
It made sense to add ENERGY STAR appliances when I remodeled. They look great and they're environmentally friendly.
Bonnie
Bonnie Jo from Pataskala, Ohio is saving about $20-$30/month after replacing her washer/dryer with ENERGY STAR appliances, replacing her incandescent light bulbs with Compact Fluorescent (CFL) Bulbs and having her heat pump serviced every year.
Diane
Diane in Columbus, Ohio installed several ceiling fans to help circulate air warmed by the furnace in the winter and help cool the air in the summer.
With these three new ceiling fans, I'm now able to set the AC (air conditioning) temperature up to 80 in the summer and still feel cool in the kitchen and dining rooms. My family doesn't seem to notice the difference in temperature, but I've noticed a cost savings on our electric bill. In about 3 years, the fans will have paid for themselves.
Terri
Terri from Lewis Center, Ohio, Ohio purchased ENERGY STAR Appliances.
My appliances were old and I wanted more updated and modern ones. I was definitely motivated by the cost savings. I've saved around $170 so far.
Bill
Bill, from Conesville, Ohio replaced nearly all the incandescent bulbs with Compact Fluorescent (CFL) bulbs in his home. He also installed a new efficient water heater. And, to save electricity on his home electronics, he put everything in his entertainment center (except for the DVR) on a power strip that can be turned off when the TV, DVD player, etc. are not in use.