Skip to Content

Energy Savings

Save even more on your energy bills.

A person seated in a chair in front of a window with a laptop on a desk in front of them.
A woman reclining on a couch with a cat on top of her.

While natural gas is less expensive than electricity, there are simple steps you can take to lower your bills even more. Here are 15 ways to start.

  1. Adjust the thermostat: Set it to 68°F in winter, as lowering the temperature can save you up to 5% on heating costs for every degree below 70°F.
  2. Invest in energy-efficient appliances with energystar.gov.
  3. Install a programmable thermostat to adjust temps based on your schedule, saving energy when you’re away or asleep.
  4. Ensure your home is well-insulated, especially in attics and crawl spaces. Seal air leaks around windows and doors with caulk or weatherstripping.
  5. Have your furnace inspected and tuned up regularly to ensure it is operating efficiently.
A person standing at a wall adjusting a thermostat.
A woman pulling back a curtain and looking out on a sunny day.
  1. Keep furnace filters clean and change them regularly (every 1-3 months) to prevent the furnace from working harder.
  2. Open blinds and curtains on sunny days to let the sun heat your home naturally.
  3. Seal drafts around windows and doors with weatherstripping, or caulk.
  4. Adjust ceiling fans to push hot air down in winter and make cool air feel cooler in summer.
  5. Reduce standby losses (heat lost from your water heater into surrounding areas) and save by turning down your water heater temperature. Set too high, or at 140ºF, your water heater can waste anywhere from $36 to $61 annually in standby heat losses. Additional savings will be realized by the lower temperature for consumption (from water demand or use in your home, such as clothes washing, showers, and dishwashing). These may amount to more than $400.
  1. Insulate your water heater to help retain heat and reduce energy consumption.
  2. Wash only full loads of laundry and set the temp to cold.
  3. Get a home energy audit to identify areas for improvement and pinpoint potential energy leaks.
  4. Heat only the rooms you use most frequently.
  5. Adjust vents and limit ventilation fans.
A woman kneeling in front of a washing machine and putting clothes in it from a basket.
Back to top