Winter is Coming

As the weather starts to cool, fall is the right season to start your energy-saving preparations for winter.

1. Switch the direction of your ceiling fan to clockwise to better distribute warm air.

2. Let the sun shine in. Trim the branches that might be blocking your windows in order to take advantage of the natural warmth the sun provides.

3. Use insulating shades at night to keep the warmth inside.

4. Check for drafts around windows and doors. Check weather stripping and replace or caulk inside and out, where necessary. All of these help to keep heat from escaping.

5. Make the switch to LED bulbs. These bulbs require much less energy- 75% less- to create the same amount of brightness as traditional incandescent bulbs; and they last longer.