Make sure your car’s tires are inflated properly. Low tire pressure takes more fuel to move your car.

Choose to bike or walk instead of driving, even if only for a few trips, to help reduce your carbon footprint.

Purchase or lease an electric vehicle. You’ll save on fuel costs and reduce your emissions. Get started at smud.og/DriveElectric.

Ride public transit to produce lower carbon emissions when compared to driving your gas-powered vehicle.

Eat and shop local, like your local farmer’s market, to reduce transportation emissions.

Choose reusable products (like a reusable water bottle) instead of single-use throwaways to curb waste and reduce the burden on landfills.

Volunteer for cleanups in your community. A cleaner community is a healthier and more beautiful community.

Appreciate the environment and get outside. Discover our recreational areas at smud.org/Recreation.

Avoid products with excessive plastic packaging. You’ll help lower carbon emissions form producing, transporting and disposing of the plastic.

When out and about, skip the elevator and take the stairs.

Consider replacing meat-based meals with a plant-based option on occasion. Plant-based foods use less water and help reduce carbon emissions.

Help power organizations in our community with renewable energy. Learn more at smud.org/Greenergy.

Explore a clean energy future by visiting the SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity (MOSAC). Learn more at VisitMOSAC.org.

Water your lawn and gardens before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. to ensure your plants get the most of the water by minimizing evaporation.

Save paper by enrolling in paperless billing at smud.org/Paperless

If you have a fireplace, keep the flue closed when the fireplace is not in use to keep hot or cold air from escaping up the chimney and out of your house.

Use fans instead of central air conditioning, whenever possible. A fan costs about 90% less to operate than an air conditioner.

Set your thermostat at 78 degrees in the summer and 68 degrees in the winter. You’ll be comfortable and save on heating and cooling costs.

Avoid using appliances from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., when demand for electricity is highest. Learn more at smud.org/TOD.

Only run the washing machine when you have a full load. You’ll save water, energy and money.

Use automatic computer sleep and hibernate modes to help reduce wasted energy consumption.

Take shorter showers, install low-flow showerheads and turn off the water while you brush your teeth. You’ll to minimize water waste and save energy, too.

Unplug small appliances and electronics, like coffee makers and printers when not in use. These items continue using power as long as they’re plugged in.

We offer free workshops to help you create an energy efficient home. Register at smud.org/Learn.

Unplug your phone and other electronics when the battery reaches full charge to help control energy leaks. Chargers continue to use power as long as they’re plugged in.

Join Greenergy to meet the electricity needs of your home or business with clean energy. Visit smud.org/Greenergy.

Wash your laundry in cold water, it’s just as effective and it’ll save you energy too.

Choose solar-powered outdoor lights to take advantage of clean and free power from the sun. Plus, they’re easy to install and maintain.

Start a garden at home or join a community garden to grow your own fruits and vegetables. You’ll eat cleaner and beautify your surroundings.

Hang laundry outside to dry during warm weather and use a drying rack inside during cooler weather. Air drying clothes uses less energy and saves you money.

Keep excess heat out by using light-colored blinds, shades and drapes on the sunny sides of your home or business. Make sure draperies are insulated or lined.

Plant shade trees to help keep your house cool during hot weather and clean the air we breathe. Get your free trees at smud.org/ShadeTrees.

Make a compost pile or worm bin to reduce the impact of wasted food.

We offer free wood chips to help fertilize your soil and make trees grow. Learn more at smud.org/WoodChips.

Consider adding solar and power your home with a clean, renewable emissions-free energy source. Learn more at smud.org/Solar.

Got solar? Add battery storage and use more of the clean, emission-free energy you produce. Get started at smud.org/StorageRes.

Consolidate your online purchases to reduce packaging and the number of shipments.  

Consider upgrading to a heat pump HVAC, the most advanced and efficient heating and cooling system available. Learn more at smud.org/HVAC.

Try trading, borrowing or buying second-hand clothing or buy clothes made from eco fabrics to minimize your impact on resources.

Buy clothes made from eco-friendly fabrics like cotton, wool, linen or hemp. They are safer for the environment, biodegradable and can be recycled.

Turn down brightness levels and set automatic eco- and energy-saving features on your TV.

Use a slow-cooker or crockpot pressure cooker and air fryer to cook stews and other single-dish meals. You'll save energy, time and effort.

Clean or replace your HVAC filters every 3 months to increase efficiency.

Save energy with a smart thermostat and get instant rebates at SMUDEnergyStore.com.

Save energy in your home when the weather is hot or cold by adding insulation or sealing doors and windows.

Swap gas powered leaf blowers and mowers for electric equipment to avoid generating pollution.

Bring reusable shopping bags to the grocery store to avoid single-use shopping bags.

When you must print a document, use double-sided mode. It's an easy way to halve your paper consumption.

Use rechargeable batteries for items like TV remotes instead of single use batteries. And don’t forget to recycle single use batteries.

If you have a pool, use a variable speed pool pump to help minimize energy use and save money by running during off-peak hours.

Water your lawn and gardens before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. to ensure your plants get the most of the water by minimizing evaporation.

Save paper by enrolling in paperless billing at smud.org/Paperless

If you have a fireplace, keep the flue closed when the fireplace is not in use to keep hot or cold air from escaping up the chimney and out of your house.

Use fans instead of central air conditioning, whenever possible. A fan costs about 90% less to operate than an air conditioner.

Set your thermostat at 78 degrees in the summer and 68 degrees in the winter. You’ll be comfortable and save on heating and cooling costs.

Avoid using appliances from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., when demand for electricity is highest. Learn more at smud.org/TOD.

Only run the washing machine when you have a full load. You’ll save water, energy and money.

Use automatic computer sleep and hibernate modes to help reduce wasted energy consumption.

Take shorter showers, install low-flow showerheads and turn off the water while you brush your teeth. You’ll to minimize water waste and save energy, too.

Unplug small appliances and electronics, like coffee makers and printers when not in use. These items continue using power as long as they’re plugged in.

We offer free workshops to help you create an energy efficient home. Register at smud.org/Learn.

Unplug your phone and other electronics when the battery reaches full charge to help control energy leaks. Chargers continue to use power as long as they’re plugged in.

Join Greenergy to meet the electricity needs of your home or business with clean energy. Visit smud.org/Greenergy.

Wash your laundry in cold water, it’s just as effective and it’ll save you energy too.

Choose solar-powered outdoor lights to take advantage of clean and free power from the sun. Plus, they’re easy to install and maintain.

Start a garden at home or join a community garden to grow your own fruits and vegetables. You’ll eat cleaner and beautify your surroundings.

Hang laundry outside to dry during warm weather and use a drying rack inside during cooler weather. Air drying clothes uses less energy and saves you money.

Keep excess heat out by using light-colored blinds, shades and drapes on the sunny sides of your home or business. Make sure draperies are insulated or lined.

Plant shade trees to help keep your house cool during hot weather and clean the air we breathe. Get your free trees at smud.org/ShadeTrees.

Make a compost pile or worm bin to reduce the impact of wasted food.

We offer free wood chips to help fertilize your soil and make trees grow. Learn more at smud.org/WoodChips.

Consider adding solar and power your home with a clean, renewable emissions-free energy source. Learn more at smud.org/Solar.

Got solar? Add battery storage and use more of the clean, emission-free energy you produce. Get started at smud.org/StorageRes.

Consolidate your online purchases to reduce packaging and the number of shipments.  

Consider upgrading to a heat pump HVAC, the most advanced and efficient heating and cooling system available. Learn more at smud.org/HVAC.

Try trading, borrowing or buying second-hand clothing or buy clothes made from eco fabrics to minimize your impact on resources.

Buy clothes made from eco-friendly fabrics like cotton, wool, linen or hemp. They are safer for the environment, biodegradable and can be recycled.

Turn down brightness levels and set automatic eco- and energy-saving features on your TV.

Use a slow-cooker or crockpot pressure cooker and air fryer to cook stews and other single-dish meals. You'll save energy, time and effort.

Clean or replace your HVAC filters every 3 months to increase efficiency.

Save energy with a smart thermostat and get instant rebates at SMUDEnergyStore.com.

Save energy in your home when the weather is hot or cold by adding insulation or sealing doors and windows.

Swap gas powered leaf blowers and mowers for electric equipment to avoid generating pollution.

Bring reusable shopping bags to the grocery store to avoid single-use shopping bags.

When you must print a document, use double-sided mode. It's an easy way to halve your paper consumption.

Use rechargeable batteries for items like TV remotes instead of single use batteries. And don’t forget to recycle single use batteries.

If you have a pool, use a variable speed pool pump to help minimize energy use and save money by running during off-peak hours.

Water your lawn and gardens before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. to ensure your plants get the most of the water by minimizing evaporation.

Save paper by enrolling in paperless billing at smud.org/Paperless

If you have a fireplace, keep the flue closed when the fireplace is not in use to keep hot or cold air from escaping up the chimney and out of your house.

Use fans instead of central air conditioning, whenever possible. A fan costs about 90% less to operate than an air conditioner.

Set your thermostat at 78 degrees in the summer and 68 degrees in the winter. You’ll be comfortable and save on heating and cooling costs.

Avoid using appliances from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., when demand for electricity is highest. Learn more at smud.org/TOD.

Only run the washing machine when you have a full load. You’ll save water, energy and money.

Use automatic computer sleep and hibernate modes to help reduce wasted energy consumption.

Take shorter showers, install low-flow showerheads and turn off the water while you brush your teeth. You’ll to minimize water waste and save energy, too.

Unplug small appliances and electronics, like coffee makers and printers when not in use. These items continue using power as long as they’re plugged in.

We offer free workshops to help you create an energy efficient home. Register at smud.org/Learn.

Unplug your phone and other electronics when the battery reaches full charge to help control energy leaks. Chargers continue to use power as long as they’re plugged in.

Join Greenergy to meet the electricity needs of your home or business with clean energy. Visit smud.org/Greenergy.

Wash your laundry in cold water, it’s just as effective and it’ll save you energy too.

Choose solar-powered outdoor lights to take advantage of clean and free power from the sun. Plus, they’re easy to install and maintain.

Start a garden at home or join a community garden to grow your own fruits and vegetables. You’ll eat cleaner and beautify your surroundings.

Hang laundry outside to dry during warm weather and use a drying rack inside during cooler weather. Air drying clothes uses less energy and saves you money.

Keep excess heat out by using light-colored blinds, shades and drapes on the sunny sides of your home or business. Make sure draperies are insulated or lined.

Plant shade trees to help keep your house cool during hot weather and clean the air we breathe. Get your free trees at smud.org/ShadeTrees.

Make a compost pile or worm bin to reduce the impact of wasted food.

We offer free wood chips to help fertilize your soil and make trees grow. Learn more at smud.org/WoodChips.

Consider adding solar and power your home with a clean, renewable emissions-free energy source. Learn more at smud.org/Solar.

Got solar? Add battery storage and use more of the clean, emission-free energy you produce. Get started at smud.org/StorageRes.

Consolidate your online purchases to reduce packaging and the number of shipments.  

Consider upgrading to a heat pump HVAC, the most advanced and efficient heating and cooling system available. Learn more at smud.org/HVAC.

Try trading, borrowing or buying second-hand clothing or buy clothes made from eco fabrics to minimize your impact on resources.

Buy clothes made from eco-friendly fabrics like cotton, wool, linen or hemp. They are safer for the environment, biodegradable and can be recycled.

Turn down brightness levels and set automatic eco- and energy-saving features on your TV.

Use a slow-cooker or crockpot pressure cooker and air fryer to cook stews and other single-dish meals. You'll save energy, time and effort.

Clean or replace your HVAC filters every 3 months to increase efficiency.

Save energy with a smart thermostat and get instant rebates at SMUDEnergyStore.com.

Save energy in your home when the weather is hot or cold by adding insulation or sealing doors and windows.

Swap gas powered leaf blowers and mowers for electric equipment to avoid generating pollution.

Bring reusable shopping bags to the grocery store to avoid single-use shopping bags.

When you must print a document, use double-sided mode. It's an easy way to halve your paper consumption.

Use rechargeable batteries for items like TV remotes instead of single use batteries. And don’t forget to recycle single use batteries.

If you have a pool, use a variable speed pool pump to help minimize energy use and save money by running during off-peak hours.