{"id":40672,"date":"2023-02-01T11:20:20","date_gmt":"2023-02-01T19:20:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cec.coop\/?p=40672"},"modified":"2023-05-31T11:06:40","modified_gmt":"2023-05-31T18:06:40","slug":"5-ways-to-save-during-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cec.coop\/5-ways-to-save-during-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Save During Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_40580\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40580\" style=\"width: 340px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-40580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cec.coop\/wp-content\/uploads\/CaulkingOutside_Source_RareFormProperties-1-340x227.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"340\" height=\"227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cec.coop\/wp-content\/uploads\/CaulkingOutside_Source_RareFormProperties-1-340x227.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.cec.coop\/wp-content\/uploads\/CaulkingOutside_Source_RareFormProperties-1-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.cec.coop\/wp-content\/uploads\/CaulkingOutside_Source_RareFormProperties-1-1600x1068.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.cec.coop\/wp-content\/uploads\/CaulkingOutside_Source_RareFormProperties-1-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cec.coop\/wp-content\/uploads\/CaulkingOutside_Source_RareFormProperties-1-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-40580\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">CaulkingOutside: Check for gaps around doors and windows. A simple caulking fix can help keep warm air inside. Photo by RareformProperties<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>Source: NRECA<\/em><strong><\/p>\n<p><\/strong>Winter weather typically means increased energy use at home. Keep your bills in check with these tips to save energy \u2014 and money!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mind the thermostat.<\/strong> If you have a traditional heating and cooling system, set the thermostat to 68 degrees or lower. Consider a smart or programmable thermostat for additional savings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get cozy.<\/strong> Add layers of clothing for additional warmth, and snuggle up under your favorite heavyweight blanket.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t block the heat.<\/strong> If your air vents or heating elements (like radiators) are blocked by furniture or rugs, your home isn\u2019t being adequately heated.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Take advantage of sunlight.<\/strong><br \/>\nOpen window coverings during the day to let natural sunlight in to warm your home. Close them at night to block the chilly night air.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Block air leaks.<\/strong> Seal windows and exterior doors with caulk and weather stripping to improve indoor comfort and decrease the amount of energy used to heat your home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Source: NRECA Winter weather typically means increased energy use at home. Keep your bills in check with these tips to save energy \u2014 and money! Mind the thermostat. If you have a traditional heating and cooling system, set the thermostat to 68 degrees or lower. Consider a smart or programmable thermostat for additional savings. 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