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What’s Your Energy Efficiency IQ?

Understanding your energy usage and where you can be more efficient is a major step toward lowering your energy bill. Test your knowledge with our quiz!

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1. When should you lower the temperature on the thermostat?

Correct!Incorrect! Lowering the temperature on your thermostat when you know you’ll be away from home will help reduce energy.

2. How do ceiling fans help circulate heat in your home during colder months?

Correct!Incorrect! Ceiling fans can be used during colder months to help circulate heat throughout your home. Be sure to reverse the fan’s motor to spin clockwise at a low speed.

3. What can you do with your oven after cooking to save energy?

Correct!Incorrect! Leaving the door open after cooking allows extra heat to escape into your home without using more electricity.

4. How can you help prevent heat from escaping your home during colder months?

Correct!Incorrect! Windows can be a source of heat loss from the inside out, especially those that are not well insulated. Ensure your windows are sealed and weatherized properly to prevent heat from escaping.

5. What temperature should you set your water heater to during colder months?

Correct!Incorrect! The recommended temperature for a water heater is 120 degrees F. during colder months. Since cool water could breed bacteria and other contaminants, it's important that the temperature is no lower than 120 degrees F.

6. What is NOT an energy efficient way to heat your home?

Correct!Incorrect! This causes increased energy use and costs.

Your Score: 0/5 correct!

Congratulations! You’re an energy know-it-all!

You know how to use energy wisely in order to manage your bill – and you know lots of ways to make that happen. Take a look through the TakeCharge website to explore the programs we have available, and share your knowledge with others. We’re on a mission to educate consumers on how to use less energy and save more money – and you can help!

Not bad, but you’ve got more to learn.

It looks like you know that managing your energy bill can be accomplished by improving the energy efficiency of your home, but you might not know all the ways to make that happen. We are excited to help you learn more! Take a look through the TakeCharge website to explore the programs and tips available. You’ll be an expert in no time!

Yikes, not great! You’ve got a lot to learn.

Do you want to improve the energy efficiency of your home, but don’t know where to start? We can help! Take a look through the TakeCharge website to explore the programs and tips available. We’ll turn you into an expert in no time!

For energy-saving tips and Bright Ideas, visit Bright Ideas or check out how our programs can help you save by visiting Programs For Your Home.

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