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Fall
Tips for keeping warm inside, the efficient way
Baby It’s Cold Outside! If Fall in Montana reminds us of anything, it’s that we can enjoy a sunny day outdoors in shorts and be adding winter layers to our outfit the very next day. Fall should also remind us to take stock of our home’s energy efficiency. “As our customers start thinking about colder weather, we offer up these energy efficiency tips for ways they can better
manage their energy bills,” says Danie Williams, Energy Efficiency Manager for North Western Energy. “These tips can help Montanans save money while staying warm this winter.” So how do you tell if your home is running (energy) efficiently? Check out these hot tips from North Western Energy to keep your home just the right temp this fall.
Top 10 Tips for Energy Efficiency
• Compare your energy usage on your billing statement from month to month and from year to year to become aware of what impacts your energy use. • valuate your insulation levels to determine if you have enough to keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. In
the winter, cold floors and walls are a sign of a poorly insulated home. • Check your hot water heater’s temperature to make sure it’s safe and efficient — 120 degrees is plenty!
• Check your refrigerator and freezer temperatures to make sure the refrigerator is set between 37 and 40 degrees F and your freezer
