January Challenges: Winter Heat & Light


cfl

Use Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFLs)
Switch at least three of your home's high-use incandescent lightbulbs for CFLs. Read more ......





thermostat

Turn Down the Thermostat
Lower your thermostat to 68 degrees (or less) during the day, and turn off the heat completely at night and when you're away. Read more .....







programmable

Install a Programmable Thermostat
Never mind making a daily habit of lowering your thermostat, let this device automatically change the temperature for you. Read more ....




airleaks

Stop Air Leaks: Caulk & Weatherstrip Your Home
Feel a draft near doors and windows? Caulking and weatherstripping is surprisingly easy and inexpensive. Read more ....




insulate

Insulate Your Home
Is your home insulated as well as it could be? Properly insulating your attic, walls, and basement can save 25% of your home heating bill. Read more ....




dress

Dress Up Your Windows
An uninsulated drape can cut a third of the heat lost through a window. An insulated drape can reduce it by half. Read more ....





space

Use a Space Heater
Why heat up the whole house if a space heater will do and cost less to run? Read more .....





ducts

Seal Leaks in Air Ducts
Both newly installed and older heating systems can have leaks in the air ducts, wasting energy and raising your bill. You can uncover some leaks yourself. Read more .....




windows

Make Your Windows More Efficient
Energy lost through windows can account for 25% of your home heating costs in the winter. Read more ....