Simply turning your thermostat down by 1 degree can save as much as 5% on your heating costs.
In the summer, increasing the temperature by 1 degree saves 5-8%.
Lower your water temperature to 120 degrees and see more savings.
Install low-flow showerheads to save the cost of water and energy.
Insulation around gaps can save as much as 20% in energy costs.
Installing a programmable thermostat, especially in rental properties, keeps bills from spiking, and keeps utilities low.
These tips provided by David, Lowe, with ControlTemp Thermostats, providing tamper-proof programmable thermostats. Check out ControlTempThermostats.com for more information.
See our Green Forum for more energy savings tips.
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