Mother Nature is knocking at our doorstep and there is no way of escaping her. Before you go and turn up that thermostat in your house, National Grid wants to share with its customers ways to save at the dial.
Replace five incandescent lights with ENERGY STAR light bulbs saves $9/month
Turn off lights, appliances, TVs stereos and computers when not in use, saves $9/month
Unplug space heaters or hot tubs saves $41/month
Recycle your second, older refrigerator saves $23/month
Wash your clothes in cold water saves $9/month
Install programmable thermostat that lowers the setting at night and where you’re not at work saves $15/month
Caulk, weather-strip around windows and doors saves $13/month
Buying ENERGY STAR appliances save $11-$24/month
National Grid also offers energy efficiency programs.