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TX Only: Finding Ways to Stretch Your Energy Dollar This Fall & Winter Can Help You to Have Extra Cash in Your Pocketbook for Other Things …Like Holiday Shopping

Just as there are energy efficiency measures you can take during the summer to manage your energy consumption, there are steps you can take in the fall and winter to help lower energy use and reduce costs.

Something as simple as checking your air return and furnace filters regularly and changing them as needed can help your system operate more efficiently and save you money on your energy bill. Reliant Energy experts say there are other things you can do to conserve energy during the cooler months.

For many Texans with all electric homes, the highest bills of the year will come during the winter months and different techniques are needed to keep our homes warm and energy efficient this time of year.

• Make sure their home’s heating system is professionally maintained. Experienced service technicians in your area can perform preventative maintenance to ensure proper, safe, and efficient system operation.
• Make sure your home is properly insulated
• Take advantage of natural light by opening the shades on sunny days to help warm your home