National Cut Your Energy Costs Day encourages ways to improve energy efficiency

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Every year, Jan. 10 is named National Cut Your Energy Costs Day. It’s a day set aside to help homeowners and businesses identify ways to reduce energy costs and improve efficiency.

A few simple improvements can save serious money on your utility bills but it doesn’t have to cost you anything. Things like:

• Weatherproof your home
• Replace old windows with new energy-efficient windows
• Replace old furnace with new energy-efficient furnace
• Properly maintain furnace
• Use solar heat if possible
• Turn down thermostats
• Turning off lights when leaving a room
• Use energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs
• Run dishwasher and washing machine only when fully loaded
• Lower water heater temperature
• Take shorter showers
• Unplug unused appliances
• Carpool whenever possible

Experts say just practicing some efficient energy consumption methods like these can benefit your bottom line and the environment at the same time.

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