This chart shows an energy cost breakdown for an average U.S. household.* Even here in the temperate Northwest, heating and cooling accounts for the largest portion of the typical home-energy budget.

Your actual energy use will vary, of course, based on the size of your home, number of people in your home, type of appliances and other factors.

Use the chart below to focus your efforts to capture the biggest savings. Note the relevant information that appears below the chart as you roll over each section with your cursor.