There is a good chance that your energy expenses will be going up in the near future. Even if they don’t go up because of the changes that the President desires they probably will go up because of the season. Starting to cut expenses today will help you save in the long run.

Tips To Save You Money

1. Shoot for 78 and 68. Homes that set the cool air at 78 degrees and the hot air at 68 degrees save the most money. For every cool degree down you will pay 5% more on your bill and for every hot degree up you will pay around 3% more.

2. Go automatic. Programmable thermostats make it easier to adjust the temperature when you are away (and at night) and still have it comfortable when you arrive home (or get up in the morning).

3. Turn out the lights. According to some reports, one 60 watt bulb can get as hot as 240 degrees. A dozen of those tiny heaters will push your air conditioner to its limits.

4. Install (or replace) weather stripping around your windows and doors to help keep the air inside instead of letting it slip out between the cracks.

5. Get the right unit for your area and for the size of your home. Know the different temperatures that the unit will be able to function in and what will likely happen to your energy bill during the extreme weather.

The more you cut today then the more you will be prepared when energy costs begin to rise.