October is National Energy Awareness Month

Are you aware of the many things you can do to minimize your energy usage and make your home more energy efficient? Because October is National Energy Awareness Month, it’s a good time to do an energy audit of your home. Here are things to check. Are all your appliances Energy Star Rated? Have you replaced the bulbs in your lamps and ceiling lights with efficient LED bulbs? Is the caulking around your doors and windows tight and in good condition? Is your HVAC system the right size and performance level for your home? Do you keep small appliances unplugged when they aren’t in use? Now is the ideal time to correct any energy wastes in your home, to keep winter energy costs as low as possible.