Whether you rent or own, there are plenty of easy steps you can take to save money, conserve energy and create a more comfortable home.
Tips for renters
- Complete your SRP Home Energy Profile™ to find out how your home might be wasting energy and get personalized recommendations on how to save money on your bill.
- Switch to LED bulbs and use 75% less energy than incandescent lighting. Find instant rebates and exclusive deals on SRP Marketplace™.
- Find “energy vampires” in your home. Devices like computers/laptops, video game consoles, cell phone chargers and even coffee makers with clocks suck the energy out of your home. Unplug unnecessary devices when possible.
- Adjust your thermostat to 78° to 80° when you are home and up to 85° when you are away. Upgrade to a smart thermostat with instant rebates and exclusive discounts at SRP Marketplace.
- Assess your window and door seals, as weather stripping can keep the heat out. Ask your landlord for repairs, if needed.
- Install water-efficient showerheads. Find exclusive rebates on water-saving products at SRP Marketplace.
Tips for homeowners
- Schedule an SRP Home Energy Audit and get a $100 discount on a comprehensive inspection and detailed home improvement recommendation from a certified independent contractor.
- Upgrade your AC unit, as air conditioning makes up 40%–50% of your summer energy bill. A more efficient unit can lower energy usage and get you up to $1,125 back in rebates.
- Improve your home’s insulation. Proper attic insulation could cut your overall cooling and heating costs by about 10%. Save up to 75% on professionally installed attic insulation — up to $600 — with a rebate from SRP.
- Upgrade to ENERGY STAR® certified windows, as they can lower household energy bills by an average of 12%, according to energystar.gov. Earn a rebate of $3 per square foot from SRP.
- Test your ducts for leaks; leaky ducts can add hundreds of dollars to your heating and cooling bills per year — SRP offers up to $400 off duct testing and qualified repairs.
- Install shade screens or window films. About 50% of the heat that enters your home comes through the windows. Get a rebate of $1 per square foot on professionally installed shade screens or window film.
- Upgrade to an ENERGY STAR® certified heat pump water heater that can help you save both energy and money. With this upgrade, you can receive an SRP rebate of $500.