Climate Hacks: Cold Weather Energy Saving Tips

Now that colder weather has arrived for good, here are some tips on how to save money and reduce your carbon footprint while keeping warm.

• Seal gaps and cracks around windows and doors
• Wrap water heaters with a jacket
• Turn the thermostat to 68 when home and down 15 degrees when out of the house
• Open curtains during the day, and close them at night
• Have heaters inspected and get an energy audit
• Change furnace filters to keep it from working harder