February — Cold Weather Mediation = Lower Utility Bills

What can you do?

Get a home energy audit or do one yourself

• Get information on home energy audits including what one entails, where to find professionals who perform them, and how to do your own.
• Sign up for a free home energy audit through Duke Energy.

Weatherize

• Caulk and weather strip doors and windows.
• Replace aging heating systems with high-efficiency models. (Look for appliances with the best Energy Star rating.). You might qualify for a rebate from Duke Energy. See the Duke Energy Smart Saver Program.
• Wear a sweater. Turn down the thermostat, Insulate your hot water heater and turn in down to 120 degrees.
• Insulate, insulate, insulate. There are many great products on the market: Recycled Cotton Batten Insulation, Owens-Corning now offers a formaldehyde-free Eco-Touch insulation.
• Consider using spray foam insulation.
• Learn more about eco-friendly insulation.
• To find out the latest NC tax credits for making your home more energy efficient.
• The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) helps low‐income North Carolinians save energy and reduce utility bills by educating people about energy efficiency, providing professional audits, and completing minor weatherization repairs for clients. The program is administered through the North Carolina Energy Office in the N.C. Department of Commerce. Learn more.
• View more weatherization projects.

Track your progress

• Keep track of the savings (energy, water and money) you are making through simple adjustments to your home and lifestyle through the Natural Resources Defense Council step-by-step, month-by-month approach to reducing your energy consumption.