Set the fan on your central air conditioner to “on” rather than “auto.” This will circulate air continuously, keeping the temperature more even throughout the house and aiding in dehumidification.

December Holiday Energy Savings Tip: Don’t open the oven door to sneak a peek at what is cooking inside. Instead, use the oven light to check the cooking status through the oven window. Opening the oven door can lower the oven temperature by as much as 25 degrees, which increases cooking time and wastes energy.

Properly selected and placed trees and shrubs can help you save energy and reduce costs. Evergreens, like the American holly, Eastern red cedar and white spruce can be used as insulation to slow or redirect the northwestern winds that blow across homes in the winter.