5 Gifts of Energy Conservation for the Holiday Season

The holiday season is also the heating season, and everyone can use a little extra spending money around this time of the year! As you start making your daily trips to the thermostat or setting schedules on your programmable thermostat, there are a variety of ways to conserve energy at home to help reduce your energy bills this winter.

Fairclough Fuel understands the cost of your comfort, and that’s why, in addition to providing reliable heating oil, diesel fuel, and kerosene deliveries, we’ve compiled a list of energy conservation tips that you can use at home!

Even small adjustments can make a big impact. Let’s look at five of our favorites!

  1. Replace cracked or broken windows to reduce heat loss.

  2. Check weatherstripping and caulking around doors and windows.

  3. Wrap your hot water pipes to reduce heat loss.

  4. Switch your ceiling fans to spin in a clockwise direction.

  5. Open blinds or shades to naturally heat your home and close them at night to block the radiant cold from the windows.

As you cozy up with family or friends this holiday season, enjoy comfort without stressing about the cost by practicing energy conservation! Contact Fairclough Fuel to learn about more ways to save this winter.