From Madison Gas and Electric Company (MGE)

Practice Energy Efficiency

Using energy efficiently is an easy way to reduce your environmental footprint and save energy.

By working together with all our customers, we can meet our shared energy goals and achieve net-zero carbon electricity by 2050. Please join us by using these no-cost tips for saving energy at home!

Save Energy While Cooking

According to the Department of Energy (DOE), using the right-sized pots on stove burners can help you save about $36 a year for an electric range or $18 for gas. The DOE also recommends using the oven light instead of opening the door to prevent heat loss when checking on a dish's progress.

Reduce Heating Costs, Increase Comfort

Open curtains or shades to let in the sun during the day to reduce heating costs. At night, close shades to improve comfort.

Wash With Cold Water

A washing machine spends an estimated 90% of its energy to heat water. Consider using cold water instead. In addition, try to wash full loads because the machine uses roughly the same amount of energy regardless of the load size.

Unplug Electronics

Unplug your phone chargers, printers, computers, and other electronics when you are not using them. These devices can still use energy when not in use and can account for 5 percent to 10 percent of your total energy use.

Set Furnace Fan to Automatic

Set your furnace fan to "auto" instead of "on." This is one of the biggest steps you can take to be energy efficient at home.

Get more energy-saving tips and information on our energy future at mge2050.com.