Renters who want to cut down on their energy use and costs are often limited by choices their landlords make. Of course, renters can always better manage their heating and cooling costs by adjusting temperature settings, but there are other effective ways to reduce energy consumption. Turn down the hot water heater temperature: If the hot water temperature setting is higher than 120 degrees, consider dropping it down to that level. This might not be possible if the hot water system is shared with other tenants or the landlord, but lowering the hot water temperature setting is a great way to save energy if the landlord approves. The fair gives homeowners and renters the chance to speak with energy experts and contractors who can offer advice and solutions for making homes more energy efficient.