As the temperatures drop, open curtains on your south-facing windows during the day to allow sunlight to naturally heat your home.
Insulate heating ducts in unheated areas, such as attics and crawlspaces, to prevent heat loss.
Weatherize your home using caulk or weatherstripping. Seal air leaks around letter drops, vents, door frames and windows. Learn More
Check your furnace’s air filter once a month. A dirty filter slows air flow, making the system work harder, which wastes energy.
Set your thermostat to 68 degrees Fahrenheit in winter. For every one degree Fahrenheit you lower your thermostat, you will use one percent less energy. See Rebate
Keep the damper in your fireplace closed unless a fire is burning; otherwise, your heated or cooled air can escape through the chimney.
Unplug chargers when electronics are fully charged, or chargers are not in use to avoid using “vampire power.” Shop Power Strips
Streaming a show? Digital media players use 15 times less energy than a game console. Tablets use four times less energy than a laptop.
In the cooler months, set ceiling fans to a clockwise rotation to push warm air down.
