• Open blinds during the day; close them at night.
• Replace your furnace filter monthly.
• Lower your thermostat by at least 10 degrees for eight hours daily.
• Conduct a home energy audit using the guide at www.energysavers.gov. Low-cost professional audits are also available through the utility companies and through nonprofits focused on energy savings.
For information about energy assistance, visit www.staywarm.mn.gov or call: 1-800-657-3710 or 651-296-5175.
For details about the Cold Weather Rule, visit tinyurl.com/yexr2dn
Sources: CenterPoint Energy, www.energysavers.gov, www.staywarm.mn.gov.
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