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Heating and Cooling

Most of your energy dollars go to heating and cooling
So it makes sense to look here for savings

No matter how you heat or cool your home, most households spend more than half of their energy dollars controlling the temperature and humidity.

If you make your house more energy-efficient, your heating and cooling systems will work less. That translates into dollar savings and in many cases, improved home comfort.

This section tackles heating and cooling strategies (including many low-cost and no-cost ideas), information on furnaces and heat pumps, and a wealth of shopping tips.

Dig in! You'll find lots of ideas here that can help you start saving today.

You probably haven't bought many heating systems. Here are hot tips for smart shopping. Heating system technology has come a long way. Find out what to look for and how you can make your home more comfortable.

How much could you save with a programmable thermostat? Just by turning the thermostat down a little at night, you can save a lot. And you'll sleep better too.

Next summer, plan to eat out more often
Outside, that is. On hot summer days, give your stove a rest, have an outdoor barbecue and think of cold foods and salads.

Save more with efficient heating for barns and outbuildings.