Winter Gas Savings has come to an end.
Thanks for participating in the Winter Gas Savings program. It’s the last year for this program, but stay tuned for more energy-saving programs and initiatives from PG&E. And remember, there are even more ways to
save energy throughout the year.
See the savings tips below to continue lowering your gas costs.
- Remember to clean the lint trap before every load; this step can save you up to $34 a year.
- Microwave small amounts of food instead of heating them up in the oven - you can reduce cooking energy by up to 80%.
- Showers can account for up to 2/3 of your water heating costs. Cut your shower time in half to reduce your water heating costs by 33%.
- Washing clothes in cold water can save the average household up to $30 annually on hot water heating cost, if you have a gas water heater.
- Dishwashers with booster heaters will let you lower the water temperature on your water heater, resulting in energy savings.
- Don't over-dry your clothes. Use your dryer's energy-saving moisture sensor to automatically turn the machine off. A dryer operating an extra 15 minutes per load can cost you up to $34 annually.
- Install low-flow showerheads – they can save you up to 16% on your water heating costs.
- Purchase a high-efficiency ENERGY STAR® qualified clothes washer if yours is over 10 years old and save up to $74 a year on utility bills.* $50 rebate available.
- Wrap older water heaters with an insulating jacket to minimize excess heat loss. And, don’t forget to leave the air intake vent uncovered when insulating a gas water heater. Savings of up to 10% can be achieved on water heating costs.
- By air sealing and properly insulating the attics, walls, floors over crawl spaces, and accessible basement rim joists, a savings of up to 10% of total energy costs can be achieved.
- Replacing your old windows with high-efficiency ENERGY STAR® windows can reduce your heating and cooling costs by up to 15%.
- Have a licensed HVAC contractor check your central heating/cooling duct system for leaks. Sealing and insulating ducts can improve the efficiency of your heating system by as much as 20% — and sometimes much more.
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