About one-third of US households live in rental housing. There seems to be a lot of information on energy efficiency measures for single family dwellings, but apartment dwellers can take energy efficiency measures as well and save some money.
Simple energy conservation measures can lower your utility bills while increasing the comfort of your apartment. Although your landlord or management company is ultimately responsible for your building’s energy efficiency, you can make money-saving energy decisions in your own home.
Many ways for cutting electricity costs in houses also apply to apartments. You can reduce electricity use in your apartment by focusing on these areas. Just click on the highlighted links below for more information:
Purchase energy-efficient products and utilize any efficiency-related settings. These include microwaves, toasters, computers, alarm clocks, televisions, stereos, DVD players, and room air conditioners, etc.
Purchase energy-efficient lighting products, like compact fluorescent lamps. Switch lights off when not in use, and incorporate more daylight into your apartment using windows, window treatments, and skylights.
Heating and Cooling You might need permission from your landlord or management company to implement some of these, or ask that they do the work:
