SPRINGFIELD, Ill, Jan. 11, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitterly cold temperatures across much of the country can bring an equally cold reality: higher heat bills. Increased heating costs are inevitable; however, energy dollars can pour out of your living space through drafty doors and windows as well as unused portions of the home. There are several steps consumers can take to lower costs while staying comfortable during a frigid winter.
“Heating and cooling account for more than half of home energy costs,” says Molly Hall, executive director of the Energy Education Council (EEC). “Simple steps like lowering the thermostat when you go to bed or while gone can shave a substantial percentage off your heating bill.”
EEC suggests these tips to avoid wasting heat and to save on your bill:
Additional measures include a home energy audit to check the amount of insulation in the attic, crawlspace, and floors and walls adjacent to unheated spaces such as basements and garages. If you haven’t already, it’s not too late to have your heating system checked. Consider replacing older heating equipment with a newer, more efficient system.
Find more efficiency information at www.efficiencyresource.org or www.SafeElectricity.org.
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The Energy Education Council (EEC) is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit that works to create a safer, smarter world. Established in 1952, EEC serves as a forum for diverse utility and energy organizations to collaborate and educate on the mutually vital issues of efficiency and safety. EEC’s largest public outreach program is Safe Electricity. Learn more at www.SafeElectricity.org and www.EfficiencyResource.org.
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