Winter Readiness - What to do

Save energy with the following low to no-cost tips:

Reverse Your Ceiling Fans
- Set fans to turn clockwise; this pushes warm air down.
Use Natural Heat
- Open curtains and blinds on sunny days to let in the natural warmth of the sun.
Reduce Phantom Loads
- Turn off and unplug non-essential devices, lights, and appliances when not in use.
Manage Space Heaters Carefully
- Space heaters are expensive to run and are designed to heat only small rooms.
Seal Up Air Leaks - Save up to 20% per year
- Caulk around windows and doors.
- Add or replace weatherstripping.
- Use draft stoppers or curtains to keep warm air in and reduce heat loss.
Improve Insulation - Save up to 14% per year
- Add insulation to your home.
- GEUS offers a rebate for insulation upgrades to your home.
  - Click here for information about GEUS' Energy Efficiency Rebate Program.
Optimize Your Thermostat - Save up to 10% per year
- Install a programmable thermostat.
- Adjust your thermostat 7-10 degrees lower than your normal setting when you are away or asleep.
- During waking hours, while you are home, lower your thermostat up to 4 degrees for additional savings. We call this the Four Degrees of Savings! The 30-second video below helps to explain these savings.