Encourage home and neighborhood activities. Energy Shopping Use energy-efficiency guides when buying appliances, automobiles, and other motors. It is better to buy a slightly undersized unit, rather than an oversized one. Larger ones usually require more energy to operate. If you plan a change in housing, consider how much space is essential.
Extra space takes energy to heat, cool, light, and clean.
If you are shopping for housing to buy or rent, evaluate it for energy efficiency. By Dr. Frances Graham, Extension Housing Specialist Mississippi State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. Information Sheet 580 Extension Service of Mississippi State University, cooperating with U.S. Department of Agriculture . Published in furtherance of Acts of Congress, May 8 and June 30, 1914. Ronald A. Brown , Director Copyright by Mississippi State University.