What You Can Do to Save Energy

Energy efficiency is the quickest, cheapest, cleanest way to extend our world’s energy supplies. If each person around the world did just one thing to save energy, it would make Earth a cleaner place with a healthier environment. Just one thing would make a big difference.

There are many practical actions we can all take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Many of these actions can also save money. Start by considering changes you can make at home, on the road, and at the store. You can begin by using a carbon calculator to see how some of these actions can reduce your carbon emissions. Measure how environmentally friendly you are.

• At Home
• On the Road
• At the Store
• Global Environment

A recent report from consulting firm McKinsey found that the United States could save $1.2 trillion through 2020, by investing in improvements like sealing leaky building ducts and replacing inefficient household appliances with new, energy-saving models. That investment would cut the country’s projected energy use in 2020 by about 23 percent. Read more.