Spring into smart savings this month

Simple changes and smart habits can enhance your home’s comfort, and energy-efficient upgrades can lower your energy bills 5%-30%.¹ Save with these practical tips.

1. Reduce energy use. Small shifts do the trick. Rinse dishes in cool water. Turn the lights off when you leave a room. Upgrade bulbs to LEDs. Plug your electronics into an advanced power strip. The savings add up.
   
   
2. Get smart about saving water. Water-saving products are great for your wallet. Showerheads with the WaterSense® label save an average household 2,700 gallons per year.²
   
   
3. Seal up and save. You can lower your home’s heating and cooling costs an average of 15% when you seal air leaks and add insulation.³ Weatherization also boosts home comfort and helps keep out pollen and dust.
   
   
4. Optimize your thermostat schedule. Heating and cooling costs make up almost half of energy bills.⁴ A smart thermostat can cut those costs 8% or more.⁵
   
   
5. Understand your usage. How energy-efficient is your house? A home energy audit details your current usage and highlights small improvements that lead to big savings.
   
   
6. Read up on rebates. Do you have a big project in the works, like replacing your HVAC system or water heater? You could qualify for an instant discount when you choose energy-efficient appliances.
   
   
7. Shop smart savings. Check out the Alliant Energy® Marketplace for instant rebates on energy-efficient products. You’ll save money at checkout and save energy year-round.
   
   
8. Join Alliant Energy® Smart Hours. Make the most of your smart thermostat with Smart Hours and get a sign-up bonus, plus $25 per season you participate. If you need a smart thermostat, shop the Marketplace. With our instant discount and enrollment bonus, Iowa customers can get up to $150 off a new smart thermostat when they enroll in Smart Hours at checkout.
   
   
9. Spread the word. Your recommendation carries weight among friends and family. Share these tips on social media or in your group chat.
   
   
   ¹ rpsc.energy.gov/energy-data-facts
   
   ² epa.gov/watersense/showerheads  
   
   ³ energystar.gov/saveathome/seal_insulate/why-seal-and-insulate 
   
   ⁴ energystar.gov/products/smart_thermostats  
   
   ⁵ energystar.gov/products/heating_cooling/smart_thermostats/smart_thermostat_faq