>>Winter Weather Awareness: Are you prepared?
“The easiest thing you can do is get rid of old incandescent light bulbs and put in LEDs,” Kabel said. “The average home has about 40 bulbs, and you can save a fair amount annually on your bulbs.”
More energy-saving tips include:
- Lowering the water heater temperature to 120 degrees
- Insulating your water heater/hot water pipes
- Installing a water-saving shower head and low-flow fixtures
- Installing a programmable thermostat
- Turning off computers when not in use or using sleep mode
When using a programmable thermostat, during the winter it’s recommended that you set the heat to around 70 degrees while you are home, and 8 degrees lower when you are away or asleep.
Homeowners also can look for rebates on DP&L's website and other federal breaks to save money.
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