Sometimes a small change can have a big impact. Here are a few simple home energy-saving tips designed to help you conserve energy and save money on your monthly utility bill.
Keep out the daytime sun by installing awnings on the outside of your windows
Cook and use other heat-generating appliances early in the day or late in the evening
Make sure your home is properly insulated
Don’t insulate over eave vents or on top of recessed lighting fixtures.
Keep insulation at least 3 inches away from the sides of recessed lighting fixtures
Properly seal all heating and cooling ducts
Check your fireplace damper for a tight fit and keep the damper closed when the fireplace is not in use
Weather strip doors and caulk windows
Ensure that your home is properly ventilated
Replace single-glazed windows with double- or triple-glazed windows
Provide solar screens for east and west windows
Leave your central heating and cooling system thermostat fan control switch in the “auto” position
