ENERGY STAR Room Air Conditioner
Sizing is important for room air-conditioning units. In fact, a room air conditioner that's too big for the area it is supposed to cool will perform less efficiently and less effectively than a smaller, properly sized unit.
If your air conditioner is old, consider purchasing a new, energy efficient model. ENERGY STAR qualified room air conditioners use at least 10 percent less energy than conventional models.
Look for the ENERGY STAR and EnergyGuide labels.
Buy a qualified ENERGY STAR Room Air Conditioner and get $15 off your purchase from your participating municipal utility through a mail-in rebate.
Keep your oven door closed when baking. Every time you open the oven door, the temperature can drop 25 degrees.
Weather strip
Weather-strip around the seams of your air conditioner to provide better insulation, and reduce cooling costs.
Cooking
To save energy, match the size of your pan to the heating element on your stove.