About National Cut Your Energy Costs Day
This is a day that encourages everyone to find ways to reduce the amount of energy they use. As well as potentially saving a substantial amount of money, it is also good for the environment.
Some ways to cut your energy costs
- Use compact fluorescent light bulbs
- Replace old windows with new energy-efficient windows
- Unplug unused appliances
- Weatherproof your home
- Turn down your thermostat
- Lower your water heater temperature
- Maintain and replace furnaces
- Only run your dishwasher or washing machine when fully loaded
- Take shorter showers
- Use solar heat
- Turn off lights
- Carpool
