Implementing energy conservation tips There are many small ways you can conserve energy in your apartment. Small, consistent efforts by individuals add up to savings. If you feel chilly, put on a sweater. Keep heat registers, radiators or baseboard heating units free of dust and don't block them with furniture. A heat deflector can be used over the floor registers to direct the heat into the room.
Air conditioners consume huge amounts of energy.
If you want a cool apartment when you get home from work, connect the unit to a timer and set it to go on a half-hour before your arrival time. Place a window unit in the window of your apartment that is most protected from direct sunlight. Keep windows and doors closed when an air conditioner is running and close draperies or shades on sunny windows, but don't block the cooling unit. Hot water requires large amounts of energy to heat it. Flow restrictors also cut amount of hot water used.