How to Reduce Your Winter Heating Bill
December 28, 2007 by Karen Weideman
Filed under energy saving, frugal friday, frugal living
With the price of electricity on the rise, we all could use a little help reducing our heating bills. Here are some tips to help you get started.
1) Check with your local utility company to see if they offer a free energy use assessment. Some companies provide inspectors to poke around your home from top to bottom, looking for ways it can be made more efficient.
2) Install a programmable thermostat. Have your thermostat drop down a few degrees while you’re away at work.
3) Keep your thermostat at 68 or below. Put on a sweatshirt if you have to.
4) Open blinds during the winter. …read more
