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WHAT
RENTERS
CAN DO
 Renters usually have fewer options than
homeowners
 Goal: To reduce costs immediately and
inexpensively
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8 WAYS TO SAVE ENERGY
Adjust the thermostat
Change filters regularly
Manage exposure to the sun
Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent lamps
Talk to your landlord about weatherization
Manage water heaters and leaky faucets
Choose an efficient water heater and use it efficiently
Look for Energy Star qualified home electronics
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RENTERS
CAN DO
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1. Adjust the thermostat
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Winter time:
 When you’re…
Home:
Away (1 hr+):
Summer time
 When you’re…
Home:
Away (1 hr+):
65ºF to 68ºF
65ºF
75ºF to 78ºF
78ºF
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RENTERS
CAN DO
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1. Adjust the thermostat
At night, set the temperature to similar
settings as when you are away.
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 Why?
• During the summer, heat is less
severe at night
• During the winter, you can stay just
as warm with blankets or warm
clothing
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RENTERS
CAN DO
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1. Adjust the thermostat
Talk to your landlord about
installing a programmable
thermostat
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Improve comfort & save energy
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Ask the landlord to install a
programmable thermostat
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RENTERS
CAN DO
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2. Ask your landlord to change
the filters regularly
 You or your landlord should
replace or clean the filters
every three months.
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RENTERS
CAN DO
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3. Manage home’s exposure to
the sun
 Use shades, awnings, or blinds.
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RENTERS
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3. Manage home’s exposure to the sun
 Summer:
Day:
Close shades, blinds, curtains
Night:
Open windows (ventilation)
 Winter:
Day:
Open shades, blinds, curtains
Night:
Close shades, blinds, curtains
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RENTERS
CAN DO
4. Replace incandescent bulbs
with compact fluorescent
lamps (CFL’s)
Fluorescent bulbs:
 last longer
 use less energy
 give off less heat
 save money in the long run!
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RENTERS
CAN DO
5. Talk to your landlord about
weatherization
 Weatherstripping around
windows and doors
 Caulking cracks, etc.
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RENTERS
CAN DO
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GEFA Weatherization Program:
 Administered through local Community Action
Agencies
 To find your local action agency:
• www.gefa.org/weather/weather2.html
• (404) 584-1000
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RENTERS
CAN DO
6. Manage water heaters and
leaky faucets
 Turn down the temperature
setting to Normal (120°F).
 Vacation: turn the water heater
down
 Ask the landlord to fix leaky
faucets.
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RENTERS
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7. Choose an efficient room air
conditioner and use it
efficiently
 Energy Star ®
 EER of 10.7 or higher
 Pick the right size- don’t go too
big!
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RENTERS
CAN DO
8. Look for Energy Star® qualified
home electronics
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RENTERS
CAN DO
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