12 Days of Christmas Savings

  1. Deck the halls with LED holiday lights. Use energy-saving LED lights to decorate your home.
  2. Use a timer to turn off holiday lights at night when you’re sleeping. This simple step not only saves energy but also helps extend the life of your lights during the holiday season.
  3. Lower the thermostat when guests arrive. Having friends and family over? The additional people in your house will create more warmth, so go ahead and lower the thermostat a few degrees before guests arrive.
  4. Close the fireplace damper when a fire is not actively burning. Keep cold outside air where it belongs, and keep more money in your pocket.
  5. Ask Santa for a smart or programmable thermostat to save energy. Treat yourself to a thermostat that helps you save energy and stay comfortable all year long!
  6. Heading out of town? Unplug appliances and electronics. These energy vampires consume energy even when they are not in use.
  7. Gifting new electronics, gadgets, or appliances? Look for the Energy Star label, which indicates higher energy efficiency performance.
  8. Keep the winter chill outdoors by sealing air leaks around your home. Use weatherstripping and caulk to seal leaks around the house. Your cold-natured family members (and energy bills) will thank you!
  9. Open blinds and curtains during the day. Let the sunshine in! Natural sunlight can add plenty of warmth to your home on cold days.
  10. Consider rechargeable batteries and chargers. They make great stocking stuffers! They are environmentally friendly and great last-minute stocking stuffers.
  11. Use the oven light to check the progress of your dish. Don’t open the oven door and let the heat out. Use the oven light instead.
  12. When your holiday tree is lit, turn off lamps and enjoy the cozy glow. Save energy and create a magical holiday atmosphere.