Simple measures that don't require major purchases or investments can save money, too. If it's a hot day, keeping your drapes closed in the peak sun … can really reduce cooling costs,. The opposite is true in the winter- open your dreapes to let light energy in.
Make simple adjustments to existing appliances, such as lowering the temperature on your water heater and washing your clothes in cool water. Those changes help you save in two ways. A cooler water heater leaks less heat into surrounding areas, and uses less energy heating water to a higher temperature. These changes could result in savings of up to $400 a year.
While it might be a bit uncomfortable, lowering your thermostat even a few degrees in the winter or raising it in the summer can lead to noticeable savings.
In the winter, we keep our house at 68 most days. In the summer - and believe me it gets super hot and humid here - we keep the house at 82 during the day and 65 at night.
Another easy fix? When an older light bulb goes out, replace it with an LED light bulb. They use up to 90% less energy than classic incandescent bulbs...
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