Inspect and tune-up your residential heating systems regularly.

A heating system that is running well is more efficient.

Add insulation to your attic. 30% of your home’s energy can be lost through the roof due to poor insulation. Warm air rises, the better you insulate your attic, the less heat you will lose.

Close the curtains at night to keep the heat in. Open the curtains during the day to take advantage of the sunshine.

Protect against drafts by caulking and weather stripping around windows, doors, and any other openings. Energy Saving Tips

Invest in a furnace thermostat timer that will lower your heat when you are not home. Turning your furnace down by 10 to 15 percent for eight hours a day can reduce your annual heating bill by as much as 10 percent each year.

Repair leaky faucets. A leak that fills a coffee cup in 10 minutes wastes 3,200 gallons of water a year.

If you are thinking about buying a fireplace, consider one that is fueled by propane. Propane fireplaces are known to spread heat more evenly and burn more efficiently than wood burning fireplaces.