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By: Jake | September 15, 2008 | Category: Home and Family

ThermostatFall begins next week and winter will be here before you know it. Joanne showed us last week the cost of heating oil is rising and there are sure to be other high heating costs this winter no matter what fuel you use to heat your humble abode.

A good place to learn about how you can save on heating costs is the new Energy Savers blog. The blog was launched by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy of the (surprise!) U.S. Department of Energy this month as a way to communicate with citizen's about consumer-related energy topics.

In September and October the Energy Savers bloggers are writing about "winterization"—topics to get you ready for the upcoming heating season. In one of their first posts on "winterization," they recommend that you conduct an energy audit where you inspect your house for drafts, correct insulation levels and heating unit filters.

Also, the Federal Trade Commission offers a website that shows you how to save on energy costs in every room of your house. What do you plan to do this winter to save on heating bills?

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blue comment bubble Posted by Jon on September 22, 2008 at 05:16 PM EDT

I see your picture of a programmable thermostat. Do you think they really work? For those who need help, I also found this site which gave some ways and programs that help save bills, both from the gov't and utility companies themselves. http://www.utilitybillassistance.com Do you have any other tips for getting help, even after using energy saving tips? Thanks

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blue comment bubble Posted by maximus3269 on September 29, 2008 at 08:30 PM EDT

The US Government could give $3,000,000.00 to every legal tax payer over the age of 21 and fix the economy quickly. The first thing most of those folks will do is pay off their house or buy a new house cash, the money is taxed, the mortgage companies get a infusion of money and all better than it is today. Based on a 200,000,000.00 person count it's only $600,000,000.00 that's $100,000,000.00 less than the proposed Wall Street Bailout!

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blue comment bubble Posted by Thomas Ahn on October 30, 2008 at 12:01 PM EDT

Two ways I save my family on electric cost - We purchase a product called the <A HREF="http://www.eco-heater.com/">Eco Heater</A>. Also my kids love christmas lights, but the electric bill is nuts, so we put up <A HREF="http://http://ecogeekliving.com/sochli.html/">Solar Christmas Lights</A>. I doesn't save me a ton of money, but it helps!

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