With no snow on the ground and temperatures above freezing for now, take the time to check your home and save money and conserve energy in the process.

"First and foremost, you want to make sure your heater can breathe, you want to make sure it is clean," said Karen Merkel of National Fuel.

Merkel says you can do that by changing the air filter a few times over the winter heating season, which is from November to March.

"Then you want to look around your house and things like doors, windows, electric outlets, that is where you lose the most heat."

Merkel says you can lose 25 to 40 percent of winter heating that way. Items like socket and window sealers make a huge difference.

"Heat deflectors, you want make sure that over your vents you have those to make sure the heat is going into the room where you want it to,” Merkel explained. “Also, make sure vents are clear of furniture or clothes baskets or anything like that."

While you're out, turning the heat down to about 58 degrees can save you big. Then, an appliance you might not think of that uses a lot of energy; your water heater.

"That's your third largest energy expense,” Merkel said. “We want to make sure that's at the medium temperature, which is about 120 degrees. Also, every few months you should drain some of the sediment out that can make it less energy efficient."

There are specific appliances and equipment in your home that are eligible for rebates anywhere from $50 to $600. If you’re a business owner, those rebates could be more than $1,000.