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Heating and Cooling

Heating and cooling your home accounts for nearly half of your monthly energy bill.

Stay comfortable with affordable electric bills year-round by keeping warm air inside during winter months and hot air outside during summer months. If you can answer “Yes” to any of the questions on this page, use the information below to start saving energy and money today.

Are some of your rooms too hot or cold?
Inadequate air sealing or insufficient insulation could be the cause.

Does your home have humidity problems, excessive dust, or rooms that never seem to get “comfortable?”
Leaky or poorly insulated ductwork might be the cause.

Is your heating and cooling equipment more than 10 years old?
Consider replacing it with newer, more efficient equipment.

Get maximum efficiency from your system

Every degree you raise your thermostat above 68°F during winter months adds 3-5% to your heating costs. During summer, every degree you lower your thermostat below 78°F adds 3-5% to cooling costs.

Seal and insulate your home

HOME EFFICIENCY ANALYSIS TOOL

YOU can assess the efficiency of your home and find new ways to save with the online Home Efficiency Analysis Tool!

You can also identify leaks and measure the effectiveness of your insulation by consulting with a professional energy auditor. Or, get residential energy audit help from your local electric cooperative.

Choose your electric cooperative