Home improvement

Improve the comfort and energy efficiency of your home while earning rebates from Focus on Energy. Choose your improvement projects, or start with a whole-home energy assessment.

Heating and cooling Savings
Upgrade your heating and cooling equipment.
Replace your system with ENERGY STAR certified models to substantially cut your energy costs.
Up to 30% annually
Install a smart thermostat.
Save on energy bills with a smart thermostat that auto-adjusts and can be controlled from anywhere.
Up to $150 annually
Insulate and air seal your home.
Insulation and air sealing is one of the best ways to boost efficiency in your home and lower energy costs.
15% or more annually
Seal and insulate ducts.
Keep your HVAC ductwork sealed and insulated to improve you system's energy efficiency.
20%
Change your filter.
Clean air filters keep your HVAC system running efficiently, and can lower energy use.
Up to 15%
Get preseason tuneups.
Schedule yearly tuneups for your HVAC system to improve its efficiency and life span.
Up to 10%
Install a ceiling fan.
An energy-efficient way to cool your home in the summer months and circulate warm air in winter.
$165 over 10 years
Water heating tips Savings
Lower your water heater thermostat.
Set your water heater thermostat to 120°F to save energy and money.
Up to 9%
Insulate water heaters and piping.
Insulate older electric storage-type water heaters and piping to keep the heat in.
25% - 45%
Replace an older water heater with an ENERGY STAR® certified model.
Purchase an ENERGY STAR certified water heater to save energy and money.
Up to $300 annually
Electronics tips Savings
Use a home energy management system.
Go high-tech and enjoy the convenience of managing your electricity use anywhere, anytime.
Varies
Use power strips to avoid phantom loads.
Stop energy waste and keep your home safe by turning off electronics with one switch.
Varies
Purchase ENERGY STAR certified home electronics.
Make your home electronics 30 to 65% (or more!) energy efficient by purchasing ENERGY STAR.
30% - 65%
Adjust power-management settings on computers and monitors.
Maximize home office energy efficiency by learning which settings save you the most money.
Up to 70%
Lighting tips Savings
Use ENERGY STAR fixtures and bulbs.
Replace light fixtures or bulbs with ENERGY STAR certified lighting to realize healthy savings.
About $6 per bulb annually
Install lighting controls.
Save energy without much effort by using indoor lighting controls such as dimmers, occupancy sensors and timers.
Varies
Use advanced-technology lighting outdoors.
For outdoor lighting, look for ENERGY STAR fixtures that uses motion sensors or photocell technology.
Varies