This article is the third one in the series of plugging the money drain article series. There is one more article coming after this article. You should also read the first two parts of this article series.
Because our utility bills come every month, there is great potential for savings. Comparing utility companies may offer some savings but your greatest savings will likely come from having efficient appliances, keeping them regularly maintained, and using conservation.
Heating and cooling your home is often the greatest utility expense. Older furnaces can be very inefficient and now might be a good time to calculate how quickly a new heating system can pay for itself. Energy efficient window replacements may also pay for themselves in a short time. In the mean time, check your house for areas where there is heat or cooling loss. Check your attic for adequate insulation, insulate heating ducts and plug any leaks in them, choose window coverings that will help you preserve heat or cooling, change the filters on your furnace every month, seal drafts around windows and doors, and especially, do not heat rooms when they are not in use. Wear weather appropriate clothes...