Energy Efficiency Tips
Sharyland Utilities is committed to helping our customers become more energy efficient.
A 2010 study conducted by the Department of Energy revealed that space heating and cooling accounts for 54% of residential energy consumption. Other areas of high energy use are water heating (18%), appliances and electronics (9%), and lighting (6%). Though energy consumption has been on the rise over the past decade, the Energy Information Administration's 2012 Annual Energy Outlook forecast a 12% increase from 2010 to 2035 because of projected improvements in building and appliance efficiency (2010 Residential Primary Energy Consumption Report).
Click on the following links to learn more about energy efficiency tips and programs that can help you lower your energy bill and save more than $2,000 a year!
- Weatherize Your Home
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Appliances and Equipment
- Lighting
- Swimming Pools
- Landscaping
Additionally, ENERGY STAR is a federal government-backed program helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. For more information on energy efficient products and services or to contact ENERGY STAR, please call 888-STAR-YES (888-782-7937) or visit their website at www.energystar.gov.