Review the ideas and resources below to improve the insulation, sealing, and efficiency of your home or apartment this winter. It's never too late to save energy!

1. Audit: Walk-through your home or apartment and look for areas where energy may be escaping. The most common locations include: poorly-fitting windows and doors, recessed ceiling can lights, and through the attic.
2. Heating efficiency: During the heating season, furnace filters should be cleaned/replaced once per month for optimum performance. Install (and use!) a programmable thermostat with night and day set-backs. A furnace tune-up could result in energy savings too.
3. Seal & Insulate: Install weather-stripping inside door jams and window casings. Install electric outlet gaskets (in exterior walls) and recessed lighting gaskets that create a seal and keep energy inside. Consider insulating your attic, walls and floor. Insulation is a generally one of the most cost-effective weatherization investments that one can make!
4. Look for Financial Incentives: Rebates and incentives can help make your weatherization project affordable. Learn about applicable rebates from the federal government, Questar and Rocky Mountain Power. 
5. Learn more at our "How To" for homes page.

Resources

• Download Utah Clean Energy's Home Energy Checklist.
• Download the Do-It-Yourself Guide to Sealing and Insulating with ENERGY STAR.
• Contact ThermWise to schedule a $25 home energy audit. (Call Questar Gas at (800) 695-7375 or send an e-mail to ThermWise).

If you meet certain income criteria, you may qualify for free weatherization from the State Low Income Weatherization Program.