What you can do now
Easy and energy smart ways to save money on your bills while staying warm. Tips include choosing and using a heating system, making use of the sun and keeping your house naturally protected through insulation, curtains and sealing gaps.
Try staying warm with these actions
Action:
Don’t overheat the house
For every two degrees you lower the thermostat setting in winter, you can save up to 17,800 black balloons and up to $151.
Aim to set your thermostat to between 18 and 20 degrees for great savings.
Action:
Seal the gaps
Air leaks can account for 15 to 25 percent of heat loss from an uninsulated home and create uncomfortable draughts.
Gaps around external doors and windows can be sealed using a kit from a hardware store. If your home has wooden floors, you can fill gaps in floorboards and skirting with newspaper, beading or sealant.
Put draught stoppers on all your doors and windows and save up to 800 balloons.
What else you can do
Maintain your equipment
Schedule services for heating systems, clean heaters regularly, keep reflectors shiny and dust free and clean air filters frequently.
Keep the cold out
Up to 40 percent of total heat loss from a home occurs through uncovered windows. Close-fitting, heavy curtains or blinds or double-glazed windows reduce heat loss.
Keep the curtains closed on cold, cloudy days to block the outside air. Also close curtains or blinds when you're heating a room, especially at night.
Let the sun in when it's warm
Open up curtains to north-facing windows on sunny winter days to let in the natural warmth.
Dress for the weather
Rug up when it's cold. Wear warm layered clothing indoors or add an extra blanket to your bed.
My Actions
Select an action and see how much green house gas you will save this year.
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