Natural Gas Conservation Tips
Reduce usage and save money
There are several ways customers can reduce natural gas usage at home. By reducing natural gas usage, you will save money and help conserve resources. See the tips below:
- Lower your thermostat to 68 degrees or less and dress in layers. Go lower when you’re away from home or sleeping.
- Consider using a programmable or smart thermostat.
- Seal leaks around windows and doors. In a pinch, you can use cardboard, plastic, or blankets to minimize heat loss.
- Replace filters and keep your heating and air conditioning equipment clean and well maintained. A dirty filter will slow down air flow and make the system work harder to keep you warm.
- Reduce or eliminate use of natural gas logs, grills, and other nonessential appliances.
- Close vents and doors to unused areas for gas systems
- Clean it up. Make sure your dryer filter is lint free (to help prevent fires). Regularly change your air filter in your HVAC system.
- Use mother nature. When it's cold outside but also sunny, open the blinds during the day to let the sun help heat your home.
- Regularly check and/or replace HVAC filters every month during peak cooling or heating season. New filters usually only cost a few dollars. Dirty filters cost more to use, overwork the equipment, and result in lower indoor air quality.