Dec
16
Lower temps have you pulling out your trusty old space heater to help lower utility bills? Well be careful that you don’t trust it too much…space heaters can be a real safety hazard if you don’ take the proper precautions when using them. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates [...]
Dec
06
The combination of dropping temperatures and rising heating bills makes it the perfect time to check your programmable thermostat settings to make sure you are saving on your heating bills. When properly programmed, these thermostats can save about $200 a year on average according to Energy Star. The key is [...]
Nov
30
Want to save energy and money this winter? Entergy offers lots of great tips on easy ways you can conserve. For example, set your thermostat to 68 degrees or the lowest comfortable temperature and leave it. Each degree of heat above 68 adds approximately 3% to your heating bill. Keep [...]
Nov
16
When it comes to saving energy and saving money, you may think you’ve thought of everything. Want to make sure? Visit Progress Energy’s 100 Ways to Save Energy at Home. Read up on these tips to see if you’re doing every little thing you can, such as lowering your thermostat [...]
