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Opt for fans and open windows, instead of AC.
- Using fans and windows to keep your space at a comfortable temperature saves energy. Use fans during the summer to create a wind-chill effect that will make your space more comfortable.
- Fans cool people, not rooms – turn them off in empty rooms. Remember, though, that the fan cools you off by the breeze passing by you – it doesn't do anything to cool the room itself. The best way to optimize energy savings energy is even simpler – just turn the fan off when you leave the room.
*U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, ENERGY STAR program
Get Started
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1Install an ENERGY STAR® rated ceiling fan or consider a fan or switch with a motion sensor that reacts to empty rooms by turning itself off.
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2To continue saving energy and make your home more comfortable visit the Ameren Missouri Heating and Cooling Program for a list of resources and available rebates.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are there other low cost ideas to save money in addition to my Action Plan?In addition to your Action Plan, you can search through our Energy Tips. There are ideas for quick behavior changes, weekend projects, maintenance, when it breaks, health and comfort, and other energy saving ideas. You can easily add those to your action plan.