TIPS

TIPS

Making small changes can make a big difference in your wallet and the environment. Some tips that can help you cut energy use and costs:

Keep thermostats at 68 degrees in the winter and 60 degrees at night. Installing a digital thermostat (price range: $26-$100) can help with precise temperature reading and program capabilities to automatically raise or lower temperatures. Estimated yearly savings: $180.

Use compact fluorescent bulbs (price range: $3-$5 per bulb) to replace incandescent light bulbs. Estimated yearly savings: $56.

Winterize windows with a window insulation kit (price range: $10-20 per kit). Estimated yearly savings: $100.

Source: Ohio Sierra Club, the Green Team and Home Depot