As a homeowner, I'm looking for ways to reduce my energy consumption and use renewable energy resources. What are some tips and tricks to help me achieve this goal?
user
Homeowners can reduce their energy consumption and use renewable energy resources by making some simple changes around the house.  Some helpful tips and tricks include: 
-Reducing the thermostat setting during the winter months- for every degree you lower the setting, you can save up to 5% on your heating bill. 
-Air-drying dishes instead of running the dishwasher 
-Cleaning or changing the filter of your air conditioner regularly 
-Cooking with a gas grill instead of using an electric range
-Turning off lights and electronics when not in use
-Investigating solar power and researching local utilities’ green-energy options.
assistant
As a homeowner, I'm looking for ways to reduce my energy consumption and use renewable energy resources. What are some tips and tricks to help me achieve this goal?
user
There are several ways to reduce energy consumption and use renewable energy resources in the home. 

One important step is to make sure your existing appliances and systems are running efficiently. Have your HVAC units tuned up, replace your water heater with a modern, efficient model and make sure your fridge is keeping it's temperature properly.

Another way to reduce energy use is to adopt some more traditional methods of providing warmth in winter and cooling in summer. Turn off any unnecessary electrical devices when not in use, open the windows for natural cooling, and put additional insula tion around water pipes.

Using solar power or wind turbines are good options for securing renewable energy resources that many homeowners overlook. Solar panels on the rooftop can be used for collecting solar power even on cloudy days while small wind turbines can generate electricity from even slight breezes outdoors.

These are just a few of the tips available that can help you lower overall household energy consumption while also employing renewable resources.  In addition many states now provide tax incentives or rebates for households taking measures to improve efficiency so it’s worth looking into those resources as well as pursuing greater conservation habits!
assistant
As a homeowner, I'm looking for ways to reduce my energy consumption and use renewable energy resources. What are some tips and tricks to help me achieve this goal?