How Energy Efficient Are You?

Are you the brightest bulb when it comes to energy efficiency? Put your energy efficiency skills to the test and take our quiz to find out!

What type of light bulb do you use in your home?

Fluorescent

Incandescent

LED

I don't know

Which of the following do you always forget to turn off?

The lights - I’m scared of the dark.

The TV – I like the background noise.

The coffee pot - I drink 5 cups a day.

None of the above

How warm do you keep your house during the winter?

64⁰F or cooler – The cold never bothered me anyway.

68⁰F – A cozy sweater and a warm blanket help me stay warm.

72⁰F – I don’t like to be cold.

76⁰F or hotter – I’m a freeze baby!

How do you stay cool during the hot summer months?

Central air conditioning - I can’t stand the heat.

Open the windows - There’s nothing like fresh air.

Air conditioning window unit - There’s no need to keep the entire house cool.

Fans work just fine for me.

True or false: Devices that are turned off can’t draw electrical power, even though they are still plugged in.

True

False

Last night’s dinner was so yummy! How do you heat up the leftovers?

Oven

Toaster oven

Microwave

The dishes are starting to pile up in the sink. How are you going to clean them?

I hand wash the dishes and either let them air dry or I dry by hand.

I wash and dry the dishes in the dishwasher.

I wash the dishes in the dishwasher but let them air dry.

What does laundry day look like for you?

Full loads, cold water wash, hang dry.

Usually full loads, cold water wash, tumble dry.

Usually full loads, warm water wash, tumble dry.

Let’s just say, I’ve been known to occasionally send one piece of clothing through the washer and dryer at a time.

Be honest: when was the last time you cleaned the filter in your furnace and/or AC?

Within the past three months or so

Within the past year at least

A couple years ago

I can’t remember

About how many Energy Star appliances do you have in your home?

0 - 2

3 - 6

7 - 10

11 or more

You’re Wasting Energy!

Seriously, how high are your electric bills? Leave the lights on? Who cares! Energy Star —what’s that? Either way, it looks like you could use a few pointers when it comes to being more energy efficient in your home. Sign up for our newsletter to receive energy-saving tips and chances to win smart home technology: https://www.nopec.org/newsletter-thank-you/

You Have a Few Things to Learn…

You’re not the worst when it comes to saving energy, but you’re not the best, either. For example, did you know that simply by switching the light bulbs in your home to LEDs, you could save more than $100 in electricity? Or that devices that are turned off, but still plugged in can draw a phantom load? It’s true! Want more energy efficiency tips? Sign up for our newsletter to receive energy-saving tips and chances to win smart home technology.

You’re on Your Way to a Lower Electric Bill

We can tell you’re making a concerted effort to be more energy efficient in your home. However, there are a few things you could probably do differently, like waiting until you have a full load of laundry before running the washing machine or cleaning the air filters in your HVAC more frequently. Want more energy efficiency tips? Sign up for our newsletter to receive energy-saving tips and chances to win smart home technology.

Energy Efficiency is Your Middle Name!

From making sure all the lights are turned off when you leave a room to keeping a vigilant watch on the thermostat settings, you’re a pro when it comes to energy efficiency. Mother Nature appreciates all you do, and we want to help you keep up the good work! Sign up for our maintenance reminders to ensure your electric bills stay low all year round.