When it comes time to rent a place to live, always consider the cost of the utilities associated with the property.  Utility costs can be a large portion of your monthly budget depending on the energy efficiency of the property or the lack there of.

The following section is designed to give you some ideas on choosing an apartment or rental home and to minimize your energy usage in your choice.  These recommendations should assist you in concentrating your efforts on areas of the home where you may be experiencing the most energy loss or may see the most improvement.

Selecting Your Place:
Energy costs are an important aspect to consider when choosing a rental property.  How much will you spend on your utilities in the unit that you are viewing?  Click on the links below to get valuable information that can aid you  in this decision:

Apartments

Manufactured Homes

Houses

Steps you Can Take to Help Lower Costs:
Hopefully when you move into a rental property you will have a good landlord that will work with you to help you keep your utility costs down, however there are some steps you can take to help lower those costs on your own.

Steps you can take