5 Ways to Save Money on Home Energy Costs

• Heating system: Believe it or not your heating system actually accounts for around 43% of your energy bill. What is the best resolution? A programmable heating system, which will help keep the temperature at a balance, which will keep your bill from reaching an all time high. Just by making this small change it can actually save you $180 a year on your bill.
• Clothes dryer: Consumes as much energy per year as an efficient refrigerator, dishwasher, and clothes washer combined. To limit power use, hang dry dressy garments and dry loads consecutively.
• Water heater: Most households only require a 120-degree setting. You can save $12-30 per year in energy costs for every 10-degree reduction. Also, turn down to the lowest setting or completely off during getaways.
• Energy vampires: Cable boxes consume nearly the same amount of electricity in the off mode as they do while in use. However, 66% of power is wasted when no one is watching, or when a show is being recorded. To fix this, use a power strip and save 5% on your bill.
• Lights: Swap your incandescent bulbs for compact fluorescent lights (CFLS). CLFS consumes 75% less energy and typically last nine years or longer.