The holiday season was traditionally celebrated over 12 days. You can enjoy lower energy bills with these 12 cost-saving tips.

Winter Energy Efficiency Tips

1. Inspect windows and doors for leaks and seal them with caulk or weatherstripping.
2. Light up your home for less by switching to energy-efficient LED holiday lights.
3. Optimize savings and convenience by using timers to turn holiday lights on and off.
4. Make handmade decorations, such as a wreath for your door, that don't use energy.
5. Have your chimney and fireplace cleaned and inspected by a qualified professional.
6. Give energy-saving gifts. LED bulbs and smart plugs make great stocking stuffers.
7. Bake multiple batches of holiday cookies and pies at once to maximize energy use.
8. Turn down the thermostat when holiday guests arrive. Those extra bodies mean free heat!
9. After your holiday meal, scrape dishes instead of rinsing them, and run only full loads in the dish washing machine.
10. Turn off your stereo or TV after listening to holiday music or re-watching those holiday movie classics.
11. Taking a holiday trip? Turn off lights and equipment and set the thermostat to vacation mode.
    - Some smart thermostats can change your home's temperature even if you're already away, just in case you forgot to change your temperature setting prior to leaving town.
12. Start the new year by making a resolution to use energy more efficiently every day.