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On cold winter days, let the sunshine in!
- On sunny winter days, open the curtains on the sunny sides of your house to use the natural sunlight to help warm your space and reduce the need to run your furnace.
- In the evening, close them to keep that heat from escaping.
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1Did you know cellular shades are considered the most energy efficient window covering? Their honeycomb shape traps air within their pockets to provide an extra layer of insulation.
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2Double down: Cellular shades that have two rows of interconnected cells are better than single cell shades.
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If I complete this measure, can I track my savings over time?If you mark an item on your plan as completed, we will track your estimated energy use and savings over time. We can use this to find additional savings options.
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Are there other low cost ideas to save money in addition to my Action Plan?In addition to your Action Plan, you can search through our Energy Tips. There are ideas for quick behavior changes, weekend projects, maintenance, when it breaks, health and comfort, and other energy saving ideas. You can easily add those to your action plan.