National Cut Your Energy Costs Day - January 10

National Cut Your Energy Costs Day – January 10

National Cut Your Energy Costs Day encourages consumers to explore their options and keep up with scheduled maintenance. Each year, on January 10th, the observance provides information designed to help homeowners and businesses to reduce energy costs and improve efficiency. Did you know that tuning up your heating system can save you up to three to ten percent?

It is often in the little things that you do that can save you big money on your energy bill, such as:

Weatherproof your home

Replace old windows with new energy-efficient windows

Replace old furnace with new energy-efficient furnace

Properly maintain furnace

Use solar heat if possible

Turn down thermostats

Turning off lights when leaving a room

Use energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs

Run dishwasher and washing machine only when fully loaded

Lower water heater temperature

Take shorter showers

Unplug unused appliances

Carpool whenever possible

The above list is just a few of the many ways to conserve energy.Use these tips, along with others you may already have in practice, many available online and you will be able to create energy and financial savings the entire year.

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NATIONAL CUT YOUR ENERGY COSTS DAY HISTORY

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