Home Energy Conservation Checklist
Print this checklist and do this inspection with your class to find out how you can help reduce energy waste at home.
Post your completed checklist to remind everyone in your classroom how to save.
| Opt for natural light during the day instead of using overhead lights or lamps. | |
| If using overhead lights or lamps, shut them off when leaving the room. | |
| Unplug electronics that aren’t in use, including all chargers. Tip: Keep an eye on your devices when charging. Not only does charging past full waste energy, but it causes rechargeable batteries to deteriorate faster. | |
| Make sure all doors and windows are closed when the air conditioning or heat is in use within a room. | |
| Keep air and/or heating vents clear at all times. If there are books or other objects blocking the vents, relocate them. | |
| Let a parent or caretaker know if you feel a draft near a closed window or a leak near a sink, toilet, bathtub/shower and/or any other appliance that utilizes water (e.g., a washing machine or dishwasher). | |
| Try to be quick when searching for something in the refrigerator and/or freezer. Close the door firmly when finished. Tip: Keeping the refrigerator and/or freezer stocked with bigger items helps the appliance retain its temperature without using extra energy. | |
| Use cold or lukewarm water whenever possible. Heating water uses a lot of energy! | |
| Plant a shrub or tree in your backyard. They not only help to remove carbon dioxide from the air but output the oxygen that we need to breathe! |