(WXYZ) - How would you like to save $1500 on energy costs at your home this year? You can do it without lowering your heat or suffering any discomfort whatsoever.
BILL SPENCER REPORTS IN THE VIDEO PLAYER ON THE RIGHTOur Financial Survival team has teamed up with a DTE Energy expert to show you how to cut your energy costs.
Tip Number 1: Shut down your fireplace when it's not in use. You can save $365.00 a year on this alone.
Tip Number 2: Change all lightbulbs to compact flourescent bulbs. This could save you $200 a year.
Tip Number 3: Add insulation to your attic. This can help you save up to $300 a year. If your home was built before 1995, you have about 6 inches of insulation. You should have 16 inches. The best you can buy is blown cellulose and you can install it yourself just by renting an insulation blower.
Tip Number 4: Seal all air leaks around the plumbing portals in your home. Savings Value -$300 a year. The holes are easy to find and so is the fix. All you do is fill the gaps with fresh caulk.
Tip Number 5: Seal the holes behind your light switches as well.
Tip Number Six: Stop blocking the air vents. It will increase heat flow in the house saving you $100 a year.
Tip Number Seven: Replace your old thermostat with a digital thermostat. This could save you $200.
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You can also attend a free energy savings seminar at Lawrence Technological University:WWJ Energy Savings Seminar
Saturday, January 10, 2009
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Lear Auditorium
Lawrence Technological University
