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GREEN 'Tune-Up' |
Payback Time in Years: |
Added Cost: |
Annual SAVINGS |
10 Year SAVINGS |
Return on Investment (ROI): |
Programmable ThermostatWhy pay for heat and AC when you're not using it? One of the best ways to save money quickly and effortlessly is to install an ENERGY STAR® qualified thermostat that pays for itself in less than the first year.Learn More |
0.6 | $115 | $180 | $1,800 | 156.5% |
Standby Power ReductionWhy pay for power when you're not using your home electronics? Use power strips to cut off the energy, since many appliances consume 25% of their power when they are not even turned on.Learn More |
0.8 | $20 | $24 | $240 | 120% |
LED Lighting - formerly Compact Fluorescent LightingWhy pay for conventional lighting that uses more power to create heat than light? Use at least 66% less energy with LEDs and they last 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs.Learn More |
0.8 | $60 | $80 | $800 | 133.3% |
Hot Water Heater 'Blanket'Why let your water heater work harder than necessary to keep your water hot? Insulation blankets can save you 10% or more depending on the quality of your tank.Learn More |
0.8 | $25 | $30 | $300 | 120% |
Shower HeadsWhy waste water when new technology regulates pressure and saves you money? High-Efficiency shower heads maintain shower comfort and save about 50% of the water required by conventional showers.Learn More |
0.9 | $180 | $200 | $2,000 | 111.1% |
Heating System Tune-upWhy let your furnace work harder than necessary to keep your family warm all winter. A professional tune-up pays for itself and prevents costly future expenses.Learn More |
1.1 | $200 | $180 | $1,800 | 90% |
Seal Duct LeaksWhy waste money with anything that leaks? Professional duct sealing saves you money on heating and cooling costs across the year.Learn More |
1.5 | $450 | $300 | $3,000 | 66.7% |
DishwasherWhy not replace your old dishwasher. ENERGY STAR® qualified units use 25% less energy and save about 800 gallons of water per year.Learn More |
1.5 | $20 | $13 | $130 | 65% |
Water FiltersWhy pay so much for bottled water over the course of each year? Home water filters give you great taste and healthier water for pennies a gallon.Learn More |
1.9 | $200 | $104 | $1,040 | 52% |
Water Efficient ToiletsWhy waste water when new technology regulates suction and saves you money? High-Efficiency toilets maintain functionality and save your family between 8,000 and 20,000 gallons of water per year, per toilet.Learn More |
2.0 | $50 | $25 | $250 | 50% |
TOTAL SAVINGS and Average Payback / ROI |
Payback Time in Years: |
Added Cost: |
Annual SAVINGS |
10 Year SAVINGS |
Return on Investment (ROI): |
1.2 | $1,320 | $1,136 | $11,360 | 96.5% |
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