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Money saving tips for heating homes
10/28/2009
As winter approaches, many consumers may face the prospect of having to pay out quite a bit of money on their home heating expenses.
However, there are some money saving tips consumers can tap into when it comes to trying to save on their heating expenses. A recent story from U.S. News & World Report noted that consumers may actually be able to find some future savings if they spend a little money on preventative measures.
"As families tighten their belts to cut costs, the idea of spending now to save later may not sound all that appealing," the magazine's website noted. "But if you feel as if you're spending too much on heating, putting off the bills won't make them go away."
One option put forward by the magazine is for consumers to buy a programmable thermostat. By getting one, homeowners can have the heat turned down during the day, and then have it turn back up in time for their return home.
Grants are also available through the Department of Energy for people with low incomes who want to better weatherize their homes. Recently, Pat Quinn, the governor for Illinois, announced that the state's weatherization assistance program got an additional $242 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which the state will use for the next two years to help low-income families.
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