OK, I admit it, I stole this directly from Home Depot.  I’ll make up for it with a Top Ten Reasons Home Depot Might Be Evil, just give it a time.  Today, though please enjoy Home Depot’s Top Ten Cash & Energy Saving Tips!!!

1. Install a programmable thermostat. You can save up to $180 a year by
     installing a programmable thermostat that controls the temperature of
     your home while you’re at work or asleep.
2. Change to CFL light bulbs. Americans could save close to $8 billion in
     energy costs by replacing each home’s five most frequently used light
     fixtures with CFL bulbs. CFL Bulbs use up to 90 percent less electricity
     than incandescent bulbs and are now available in dimmable and spot light
     bulbs.
3. Choose ENERGY STAR appliances. Save money and the environment by replacing
     standard model appliances with ones that are ENERGY STAR-qualified.
     ENERGY STAR-qualified appliances use 10-50 percent less energy and water
     than standard models.
4. Install a storm door. Storm doors can help conserve energy by keeping cold
     air out during the winter and heat out during the summer..
5. Update your windows. ENERGY STAR-qualified windows can reduce your energy
     costs by $126-$465 per year when replacing single-pane windows or
     $27-$111 a year when replacing double-pane, clear glass windows. For a
     quick fix, add heat control window film to your windows and save up to
     50 percent on your cooling costs.
6. Install dimmer switches and motion detectors. Dim the lights by 25 percent
     and save an average of 15 percent a year on energy costs, and extend the
     bulb life by four times. By adding motion-sensitive exterior lighting
     and adding dimmer switches indoors where appropriate, you can control
     the wattage, saving you on your energy bills.
7. Install a ceiling fan – and learn to correctly rotate it. Ceiling fans
     aren’t just for when it’s hot outside. Ceiling fans can save you $10 a
     year on utility bills, plus the additional air conditioning or heating
     savings gained when a fan is operated properly. ENERGY STAR-qualified
     ceiling fans use 50 percent less energy than standard fans and circulate
     25 percent more air.
8. Regularly maintain your furnace and water heater. Regular maintenance on
     your furnace and water heater will increase energy efficiency in your
     home. By combining proper equipment maintenance and upgrades with
     appropriate insulation, air sealing, and thermostat settings, you can
     cut your energy use for heating and cooling, and reduce environmental
     emissions, from 20 percent to 50 percent. Regular maintenance will help
     make these investments in your home last longer and be more energy
     efficient.
9. Seal your home from heat and cold. Allowing air to escape through gaps and
     cracks is like throwing your money away. By sealing your home like
     caulk, sealant and weather-stripping, you can save up to 20 percent on
     heating and cooling costs.
10. Install insulation. According to the Department of Energy, the leading
      cause of energy waste in the home is inadequate insulation and air
      leakage. Homeowners typically can reduce heating and cooling costs by up
      to 20 percent by sealing their homes and adding insulation in attics,
      floors over crawl spaces and accessible basement rim joists.

If you’re looking for more information on energy savings projects and products, just visithomedepot.com/energy.