Cooling

• Raise your thermostat 1 degree and save 2–3% on cooling costs.
• Program your thermostat to adjust the temperature when you’re not home.
• Have your AC serviced at least once a year. Regular maintenance keeps your AC running its best and can help prevent more expensive repairs.
• Change your air filters monthly. Dirty filters make your AC work harder, costing you money.
• When your AC is running, keep the doors inside your home open. This improves air flow, helping your AC run more efficiently.
• Instead of turning up the AC, try using a ceiling fan for a cool breeze. Be sure to turn the fan off when you leave the room. Remember: Fans cool people, not rooms.
• Install shades on sunny windows to keep out the heat. Keeping drapes or blinds closed during the day will also help.
• Plant low-water-use shade trees along sunny windows, exterior walls or areas of your roof to keep your home cool.
• Caulk around doors, windows and sill plates – anywhere outside air might enter your home.
• Using the oven heats up your home. When you can, use a microwave, air fryer or slow cooker instead. You might also consider grilling outside.
• Turn off exhaust fans in the bathroom and kitchen when you aren’t using them.
• Turn off any lights or appliances you aren’t using. They create heat.

Heating

• Set your heat to 60° or lower while you’re away over the winter.
• In the winter, run ceiling fans clockwise to circulate warm air.
• Caulk around doors, windows and sill plates – anywhere outside air might enter your home.
• During the day, open the drapes or blinds to let in sunshine. Close them at night to trap the heat.
• Don’t use the oven for heat and avoid using a portable electric heater as your main heat source.
• If you have a fireplace, try using a chimney pillow as directed to keep out cold air.

Pools & Spas

• If you know you won’t be using your pool for a long time, turn off the heater.
• Sign up for a time-of-use plan. You could save up to $120 a year by running your pool pump during super off-peak hours in the winter.
• Rather than lowering and raising the temperature of your spa regularly, keep it at a steady temperature. For more savings, try keeping it at a lower temperature.
• If you know you won't be using your spa for a long time, cover it and turn it off.

Lighting

• Switch to LED bulbs. They use up to 90% less energy and emit 90% less heat than traditional bulbs.
• Add timers to lights.
• Turn off any lights or appliances you aren’t using; they create heat.

Water Heater

If you have an electric water heater, you can save money by conserving hot water.

• Put your water heater on a timer.
• Add a water-heater insulation jacket to reduce energy use by 10%. (Check with the manufacturer.)
• Install low-flow showerheads.
• Turn off the hot water while shaving and brushing your teeth.
• Wash dishes with warm or cold water.
• Set your dishwasher to air-dry instead of heat dry.
• Washing only full loads of laundry. For small loads, adjust the water level.
• Wash clothes in cold water.

Laundry

• Wash only full loads of laundry. For small loads, adjust the water level.
• Wash clothes in cold water. About 90% of the energy needed to run a washing machine is used to heat the water.
• Before putting your clothes in the dryer, run an extra spin cycle to remove more water.
• When you can, hang clothes to dry instead of using the dryer. (You can do this inside or outside. You’d be surprised how quickly clothes dry in warm weather.)
• Clean the lint filter in your dryer after every load. This increases air flow.
• Dry loads of laundry back-to-back. This keeps the dryer warm.

Cooking

• Using the oven heats up your home, which makes your AC work harder. In the summer, try using a microwave, air fryer or slow cooker instead. You might also consider grilling outside.
• Cook multiple dishes at once in the oven.
• Use a toaster oven or microwave to cook small portions of food, such as a baked potato.
• Use glass baking pans. They cook faster at a lower temperature.

Electronics

• Turn off computers and printers when you aren’t using them.
• Unplug electric devices when you aren’t using them. Many devices draw power even when they’re turned off.

Vacation

• In the summer, if you’re leaving home for longer than a day, you can save by setting your thermostat as high as 85°. You’ll need to start cooling before you’re back though, so it's comfortable when you get home.
• If you have electric heat, you can save in the winter by setting your thermostat to 60° or lower while you’re away from home.
• Set your fridge and freezer to slightly warmer temperatures.
• A full fridge or freezer is more efficient than an empty one. If there’s extra room, fill your fridge and freezer with jugs of water.
• Turn your hot water heater off at the circuit breaker. Before turning it back on, make sure it’s filled with water by running the hot water tap.
• Unplug your TV. It will draw power even if it’s turned off.
• Turn off all lights, except those needed for security.
• Install a timer for outside lights or try solar-powered lighting

Tools

• Set an alert to help you track your energy usage or costs. Sign up to receive a text or email when your energy usage or estimated bill charges reach an amount you set. Stay in the know with Alerts.
• Find detailed information about your energy usage on your bill each month, through your online account and the APS mobile app. Reviewing this data is helpful for understanding, tracking and managing your energy use. Create an online account or sign in now to see your usage details.

Cooling

• Practice pre-cooling your home. Learn how.
• Program your thermostat to adjust the temperature when you’re not home.
• Have your AC serviced at least once a year. Regular maintenance keeps your AC running its best and can help prevent more expensive repairs.
• Change your air filters monthly. Dirty filters make your AC work harder, costing you money.
• When your AC is running, keep the doors inside your home open. This improves air flow, helping your AC run more efficiently.
• Instead of turning up the AC, try using a ceiling fan for a cool breeze. Be sure to turn the fan off when you leave the room. Remember: Fans cool people, not rooms.
• Install shades on sunny windows to keep out the heat. Keeping drapes or blinds closed during the day will also help.
• Plant low-water-use shade trees along sunny windows, exterior walls or areas of your roof to keep your home cool.
• Caulk around doors, windows and sill plates – anywhere outside air might enter your home.
• Using the oven heats up your home. When you can, use a microwave, air fryer or slow cooker instead. You might also consider grilling outside.
• Turn off exhaust fans in the bathroom and kitchen when you aren’t using them. · Turn off any lights or appliances you aren’t using. They create heat.
• If you can, use your oven during lower-cost off-peak hours, before 4pm or after 7pm on weekdays. Consider prepping big meals ahead of time.

Heating

• If you have electric heat, try pre-heating your home during super off-peak hours on weekdays. Raise your thermostat a few degrees from 10am-3pm, then lower it a few degrees during on-peak hours, from 4pm-7pm.
• Set your heat to 60° or lower while you’re away over the winter.
• In the winter, run ceiling fans clockwise to circulate warm air.
• Caulk around doors, windows and sill plates – anywhere outside air might enter your home.
• During the day, open the drapes or blinds to let in sunshine. Close them at night to trap the heat.
• Don’t use the oven for heat and avoid using a portable electric heater as your main heat source.
• If you have a fireplace, try using a chimney pillow as directed to keep out cold air.

Pools & Spas

• If you know you won’t be using your pool for a long time, turn off the heater.
• Rather than lowering and raising the temperature of your spa regularly, keep it at a steady temperature. For more savings, try keeping it at a lower temperature.
• If you know you won't be using your spa for a long time, cover it and turn it off.
• In the winter, run your pool pump during super off-peak hours from 10am-3pm.

Lighting

• Switch to LED bulbs. They use up to 90% less energy and emit 90% less heat than traditional bulbs.
• Add timers to lights.
• Turn off any lights or appliances you aren’t using; they create heat.

Water Heater

If you have an electric water heater, you can save money by conserving hot water.

• Put your water heater on a timer.
• Add a water-heater insulation jacket to reduce energy use by 10%. (Check with the manufacturer.)
• Install low-flow showerheads.
• Wash dishes with warm or cold water.
• Set your dishwasher to air-dry instead of heat dry.
• Washing only full loads of laundry. For small loads, adjust the water level.
• Wash clothes in cold water.
• Run your washer and dishwasher during lower-cost off-peak hours, before 4pm or after 7pm on weekdays.
• Turn off the hot water while shaving and brushing your teeth.

Laundry

• Do laundry during lower-cost off-peak hours, before 4pm or after 7pm on weekdays.
• Wash only full loads of laundry. For small loads, adjust the water level.
• Wash clothes in cold water. About 90% of the energy needed to run a washing machine is used to heat the water.
• Before putting your clothes in the dryer, run an extra spin cycle to remove more water.
• When you can, hang clothes to dry instead of using the dryer. (You can do this inside or outside. You’d be surprised how quickly clothes dry in warm weather.)
• Clean the lint filter in your dryer after every load. This increases air flow.
• Dry loads of laundry back-to-back. This keeps the dryer warm.

Cooking

• Using the oven heats up your home, which makes your AC work harder. In the summer, try using a microwave, air fryer or slow cooker instead. You might also consider grilling outside.
• If you can, use your oven during lower-cost off-peak hours, before 4pm or after 7pm on weekdays. Consider prepping big meals ahead of time.
• Cook multiple dishes at once in the oven.
• Use a toaster oven or microwave to cook small portions of food, such as a baked potato.
• Use glass baking pans. They cook faster at a lower temperature.

EV Charging

• If you have an EV, charge it during lower-cost off-peak hours, before 4pm or after 7pm on weekdays. In the winter months (November through April bills), save even more by charging your EV during super off-peak hours, 10am–3pm on weekdays (excluding off-peak holidays), if you can.
• Have your car serviced regularly to keep it running safely and efficiently.
• Use “eco mode” to conserve energy and extend your vehicle’s range.
• Consider upgrading to a Level 2 charger. These chargers make it easy to schedule charging during off-peak hours, and they can charge your EV 6x faster than a Level 1 charger.
• When you’re ready to buy a new EV charger, look for an energy-efficient model. They use less energy when they aren't actively charging a vehicle.
• Take care of your battery with these tips from the Department of Energy:
  • Try not to fast-charge your EV frequently.
  • Keep the battery charged between 25% and 75%.
  • When you can, park in shaded areas like a garage or carport.

Electronics

• Turn off computers and printers when you aren’t using them.
• Unplug electronic devices when you aren’t using them. Many electronics draw power even when they’re turned off.

Vacation

• In the summer, if you’re leaving home for longer than a day, you can save by setting your thermostat as high as 85°. You’ll want to start cooling your home before you’re back and during off-peak hours, so it's comfortable when you get there.
• In the winter, if you have electric heat, you can save by setting your thermostat to 60° or lower while you’re away from home.
• Set your fridge and freezer to slightly warmer temperatures.
• A full fridge or freezer is more efficient than an empty one. If there’s extra room, fill your fridge and freezer with jugs of water.
• Turn your hot water heater off at the circuit breaker. Before turning it back on, make sure it’s filled with water by running the hot water tap.
• Unplug your TV. It will draw power even if it’s turned off.
• Turn off all lights, except those needed for security.
• Install a timer for outside lights or try solar-powered lighting.

Tools

• Set an alert to help you track your energy usage or costs. Sign up to receive a text or email when your energy usage or estimated bill charges reach an amount you set. Stay in the know with Alerts.
• Find detailed information about your energy usage on your bill each month, through your online account and the APS mobile app. Reviewing this data is helpful for understanding, tracking and managing your energy use. Create an online account or sign in now to see your usage details.

Cooling

• Practice pre-cooling your home. Learn how.
• Program your thermostat to adjust the temperature when you’re not home.
• Have your AC serviced at least once a year. Regular maintenance keeps your AC running its best and can help prevent more expensive repairs.
• Change your air filters monthly. Dirty filters make your AC work harder, costing you money.
• When your AC is running, keep the doors inside your home open. This improves air flow, helping your AC run more efficiently.
• Instead of turning up the AC, try using a ceiling fan for a cool breeze. Be sure to turn the fan off when you leave the room. Remember: Fans cool people, not rooms.
• Install shades on sunny windows to keep out the heat. Keeping drapes or blinds closed during the day will also help.
• Plant low-water-use shade trees along sunny windows, exterior walls or areas of your roof to keep your home cool.
• Caulk around doors, windows and sill plates – anywhere outside air might enter your home.
• Using the oven heats up your home. When you can, use a microwave, air fryer or slow cooker instead. You might also consider grilling outside.
• Turn off exhaust fans in the bathroom and kitchen when you aren’t using them.
• Turn off any lights or appliances you aren’t using. They create heat.
• If you can, use your oven during lower-cost off-peak hours, before 4pm or after 7pm on weekdays. Consider prepping big meals ahead of time.

Heating

• If you have electric heat, try pre-heating your home during super off-peak hours on weekdays. Raise your thermostat a few degrees from 10am-3pm, then lower it a few degrees during on-peak hours, from 4pm-7pm.
• Set your heat to 60° or lower while you’re away over the winter.
• In the winter, run ceiling fans clockwise to circulate warm air.
• Caulk around doors, windows and sill plates – anywhere outside air might enter your home.
• During the day, open the drapes or blinds to let in sunshine. Close them at night to trap the heat.
• Don’t use the oven for heat and avoid using a portable electric heater as your main heat source.
• If you have a fireplace, try using a chimney pillow as directed to keep out cold air.

Pools & Spas

• If you know you won’t be using your pool for a long time, turn off the heater.
• Rather than lowering and raising the temperature of your spa regularly, keep it at a steady temperature. For more savings, try keeping it at a lower temperature.
• If you know you won't be using your spa for a long time, cover it and turn it off.
• In the winter, run your pool pump during super off-peak hours from 10am-3pm.

Lighting

• Switch to LED bulbs. They use up to 90% less energy and emit 90% less heat than traditional bulbs.
• Put outside and seasonal lights on a timer.
• Turn off any lights or appliances you aren’t using; they create heat.

Water Heater

If you have an electric water heater, you can save money by conserving hot water.

• Put your water heater on a timer.
• Add a water-heater insulation jacket to reduce energy use by 10%. (Check with the manufacturer.)
• Install low-flow showerheads.
• Wash dishes with warm or cold water.
• Set your dishwasher to air-dry instead of heat dry.
• Washing only full loads of laundry. For small loads, adjust the water level.
• Wash clothes in cold water.
• Run your washer and dishwasher during lower-cost off-peak hours, before 4pm or after 7pm on weekdays. If you must use appliances during on-peak hours, run them one at a time.
• Turn off the hot water while shaving and brushing your teeth.

Laundry

• Do laundry during lower-cost off-peak hours, before 4pm or after 7pm on weekdays. If you must do laundry during on-peak hours, run your washer and dryer one at a time.
• Wash only full loads of laundry. For small loads, adjust the water level.
• Wash clothes in cold water. About 90% of the energy needed to run a washing machine is used to heat the water.
• Before putting your clothes in the dryer, run an extra spin cycle to remove more water.
• When you can, hang clothes to dry instead of using the dryer. (You can do this inside or outside. You’d be surprised how quickly clothes dry in warm weather.)
• Clean the lint filter in your dryer after every load. This increases air flow.
• Dry loads of laundry back-to-back. This keeps the dryer warm.

Cooking

• Using the oven heats up your home, which makes your AC work harder. In the summer, try using a microwave, air fryer or slow cooker instead. You might also consider grilling outside.
• If you can, use your oven during lower-cost off-peak hours, before 4pm or after 7pm on weekdays. Consider prepping big meals ahead of time.
• Cook multiple dishes at once in the oven.
• Use a toaster oven or microwave to cook small portions of food, such as a baked potato.
• Use glass baking pans. They cook faster at a lower temperature.

EV Charging

• If you have an EV, charge it during lower-cost off-peak hours, before 4pm or after 7pm on weekdays. In the winter months (November through April bills), save even more by charging your EV during super off-peak hours, 10am–3pm on weekdays (excluding off-peak holidays), if you can.
• Have your car serviced regularly to keep it running safely and efficiently.
• Use “eco mode” to conserve energy and extend your vehicle’s range.
• Consider upgrading to a Level 2 charger. These chargers make it easy to schedule charging during off-peak hours, and they can charge your EV 6x faster than a Level 1 charger.
• When you’re ready to buy a new EV charger, look for an energy-efficient model. They use less energy when they aren't actively charging a vehicle.
• Take care of your battery with these tips from the Department of Energy:
  • Try not to fast-charge your EV frequently.
  • Keep the battery charged between 25% and 75%.
  • When you can, park in shaded areas like a garage or carport.

Electronics

• Turn off computers and printers when you aren’t using them.
• Unplug electronic devices when you aren’t using them. Many electronics draw power even when they’re turned off.

Vacation

• In the summer, if you’re leaving home for longer than a day, you can save by setting your thermostat as high as 85°. You’ll want to start cooling your home before you’re back and during off-peak hours, so it's comfortable when you get there.
• If you have electric heat, you can save in the winter by setting your thermostat to 60° or lower while you’re away from home.
• Set your fridge and freezer to slightly warmer temperatures.
• A full fridge or freezer is more efficient than an empty one. If there’s extra room, fill your fridge and freezer with jugs of water.
• Turn your hot water heater off at the circuit breaker. Before turning it back on, make sure it’s filled with water by running the hot water tap.
• Unplug your TV. It will draw power even if it’s turned off.
• Turn off all lights, except those needed for security.
• Install a timer for outside lights or try solar-powered lighting.

Tools

• Set an alert to help you track your energy usage or costs. Sign up to receive a text or email when your energy usage or estimated bill charges reach an amount you set. Stay in the know with Alerts.
• Find detailed information about your energy usage on your bill each month, through your online account and the APS mobile app. Reviewing this data is helpful for understanding, tracking and managing your energy use. Create an online account or sign in now to see your usage details.

Cooling

• Practice pre-cooling your home. Learn how.
• Program your thermostat to adjust the temperature when you’re not home.
• Have your AC serviced at least once a year. Regular maintenance keeps your AC running its best and can help prevent more expensive repairs.
• Change your air filters monthly. Dirty filters make your AC work harder, costing you money.
• When your AC is running, keep the doors inside your home open. This improves air flow, helping your AC run more efficiently.
• Instead of turning up the AC, try using a ceiling fan for a cool breeze. Be sure to turn the fan off when you leave the room. Remember: Fans cool people, not rooms.
• Install shades on sunny windows to keep out the heat. Keeping drapes or blinds closed during the day will also help.
• Plant low-water-use shade trees along sunny windows, exterior walls or areas of your roof to keep your home cool.
• Caulk around doors, windows and sill plates – anywhere outside air might enter your home.
• Using the oven heats up your home. When you can, use a microwave, air fryer or slow cooker instead. You might also consider grilling outside.
• Turn off exhaust fans in the bathroom and kitchen when you aren’t using them. · Turn off any lights or appliances you aren’t using. They create heat.
• If you can, use your oven during lower-cost off-peak hours, before 4pm or after 7pm on weekdays. Consider prepping big meals ahead of time.

Heating

• If you have electric heat, try pre-heating your home during super off-peak hours on weekdays. Raise your thermostat a few degrees from 10am-3pm, then lower it a few degrees during on-peak hours, from 4pm-7pm.
• Set your heat to 60° or lower while you’re away over the winter. · In the winter, run ceiling fans clockwise to circulate warm air.
• Caulk around doors, windows and sill plates – anywhere outside air might enter your home.
• During the day, open the drapes or blinds to let in sunshine. Close them at night to trap the heat.
• Don’t use the oven for heat and avoid using a portable electric heater as your main heat source.
• If you have a fireplace, try using a chimney pillow as directed to keep out cold air.

Pools & Spas

• If you know you won’t be using your pool for a long time, turn off the heater.
• Rather than lowering and raising the temperature of your spa regularly, keep it at a steady temperature. For more savings, try keeping it at a lower temperature.
• If you know you won't be using your spa for a long time, cover it and turn it off.
• In the winter, run your pool pump during super off-peak hours from 10am-3pm.

Lighting

• Switch to LED bulbs. They use up to 90% less energy and emit 90% less heat than traditional bulbs.
• Add timers to lights.
• Turn off any lights or appliances you aren’t using; they create heat

Water Heater

If you have an electric water heater, you can save money by conserving hot water.

• Put your water heater on a timer.
• Add a water-heater insulation jacket to reduce energy use by 10%. (Check with the manufacturer.)
• Install low-flow showerheads.
• Wash dishes with warm or cold water.
• Set your dishwasher to air-dry instead of heat dry.
• Washing only full loads of laundry. For small loads, adjust the water level.
• Wash clothes in cold water.
• Run your washer and dishwasher during lower-cost off-peak hours, before 4pm or after 7pm on weekdays.
• Turn off the hot water while shaving and brushing your teeth.

Laundry

• Do laundry during lower-cost off-peak hours, before 4pm or after 7pm on weekdays.
• Wash only full loads of laundry. For small loads, adjust the water level.
• Wash clothes in cold water. About 90% of the energy needed to run a washing machine is used to heat the water.
• Before putting your clothes in the dryer, run an extra spin cycle to remove more water.
• When you can, hang clothes to dry instead of using the dryer. (You can do this inside or outside. You’d be surprised how quickly clothes dry in warm weather.)
• Clean the lint filter in your dryer after every load. This increases air flow.
• Dry loads of laundry back-to-back. This keeps the dryer warm.

Cooking

• Using the oven heats up your home, which makes your AC work harder In the summer, try using a microwave, air fryer or slow cooker instead. You might also consider grilling outside.
• If you can, use your oven during lower-cost off-peak hours, before 4pm or after 7pm on weekdays. Consider prepping big meals ahead of time.
• Cook multiple dishes at once in the oven.
• Use a toaster oven or microwave to cook small portions of food, such as a baked potato.
• Use glass baking pans. They cook faster at a lower temperature.

EV Charging

• Charge your EV during lower-cost overnight off-peak hours, 11pm-5am weekdays (excluding off-peak holidays).
• In the winter months (November through April), save even more by charging your EV during super off-peak hours, 10am–3pm on weekdays (excluding off-peak holidays), if you can.
• Have your car serviced regularly to keep it running safely and efficiently.
• Use “eco mode” to conserve energy and extend your vehicle’s range.
• Consider upgrading to a Level 2 charger. These chargers make it easy to schedule charging during lower-cost off-peak hours, and they can charge your EV 6x faster than a Level 1 charger.
• When you’re ready to buy a new EV charger, look for an energy-efficient model. They use less energy when they aren't actively charging a vehicle.
• Take care of your battery with these tips from the Department of Energy:
  • Try not to fast-charge your EV frequently.
  • Keep the battery charged between 25% and 75%.
  • When you can, park in shaded areas like a garage or carport.

Electronics

• Turn off computers and printers when you aren’t using them.
• Unplug electronic devices when you aren’t using them. Many electronics draw power even when they’re turned off.

Vacation

• In the summer, if you’re leaving home for longer than a day, you can save by setting your thermostat as high as 85°. You’ll want to start cooling your home before you’re back and during off-peak hours, so it's comfortable when you get there.
• If you have electric heat, you can save in the winter by setting your thermostat to 60° or lower while you’re away from home.
• Set your fridge and freezer to slightly warmer temperatures.
• A full fridge or freezer is more efficient than an empty one. If there’s extra room, fill your fridge and freezer with jugs of water.
• Turn your hot water heater off at the circuit breaker. Before turning it back on, make sure it’s filled with water by running the hot water tap.
• Unplug your TV. It will draw power even if it’s turned off.
• Turn off all lights, except those needed for security.
• Install a timer for outside lights or try solar-powered lighting.

Tools

• Set an alert to help you track your energy usage or costs. Sign up to receive a text or email when your energy usage or estimated bill charges reach an amount you set. Stay in the know with Alerts.
• Find detailed information about your energy usage on your bill each month, through your online account and the APS mobile app. Reviewing this data is helpful for understanding, tracking and managing your energy use. Create an online account or sign in now to see your usage details.