
Save money and
keep warm this winter!
Make sure your heating system is in good
working order. If you
are ready to replace it, look for high efficiency natural gas heaters
and boilers. Rebates are available from New Jersey's WARMAdvantage
Program.
Click here for more information.
Install a programmable
thermostat. Select one that is compatible with
your heating and cooling system. The automatically adjusting
system allows you to save energy while you are sleeping or
away from your home. Set your thermostat to 68 degrees or less
during the winter.
Close doors leading to unheated parts
of your home. If you have a forced air system, close off
vents to unused rooms. Keep filters clean.
Seal holes and cracks
around doors and windows. Caulk window seams.
Eliminate air leaks around windows with foam insulation, weather-stripping
or storm window kits.
Turn off power sources. TVs, computers
and other electronic devices draw power when they are in standby
mode or turned off but still plugged in. Plug electronics into
power strips and turn off the power switch when the items are not
in use.
Switch to compact fluorescent light bulbs
(CFLs), which use 75 percent
less electricity and burn more coolly than incandescent bulbs.
Keep in mind that CFLs are especially handy in hard-to-reach
fixtures and won’t need to be replaced for about five years.
Use timers and motion detectors on
indoor and outdoor lighting.
Use an outdoor clothing line to hang your clothes instead of using
the dryer. There are plenty of sunny, mild days during Spring and
Fall. |