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Welcome to the Household Maintenance Tips Calendar. Each month, you’ll find solutions to help reduce energy use and make your home a more comfortable living space. 

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  • Use LED holiday lights

    Make your holidays sparkle, shine and save you money year after year. LEDs consume much less energy than traditional bulbs and last up to 15 times longer.

  • Upgrade to Smart Thermostats

    Upgrade to Smart Thermostats for remote control and scheduling convenience. Smart features save money with occupancy sensors and allow you to adjust your home’s temperature even when you’re away.  Hint: […]

  • EV Time of Use Rate Holiday

    In honor of Christmas Day, all hours of December 25, 2025, will be considered off peak for the EV Time of Use rate.

  • Get an Engine Block Heater Controller

    Get an Engine BlockHeater Controller. It can detect the ambient temperature and adjust automatically to warm up the motor components, reducing run time.   

  • Reverse Ceiling Fans

    Reverse Ceiling Fans. Set your fans to rotate clockwise. This simple strategy will push the warm air down to reduce energy use and keep you cozier.  

  • Insulate Your Water Heater

    Insulate Your Tank-Style Water Heater. Wrapping a water heater insulation blanket around your tank will reduce heat loss and save money on energy bills. Consider installing a heat pump water […]

  • Consider Installing a Heat Pump 

    Consider Installing a Heat Pump. A heat pump both heats and cools your home, improves indoor air quality and is more energy efficient than traditional HVAC equipment. To learn more, […]

  • Use Energy-Efficient Appliances

    Use Energy-Efficient Appliances with the ENERGY STAR® label. ENERGY STAR is a government-backed symbol ensuring simple, credible, and unbiased information on appliance efficiency and performance.    

  • Service Your HVAC System

    Service your HVAC system. Schedule a professional check-up for your heating and cooling systems and ensure your vents are unobstructed. 

  • Seal Windows and Doors

    Seal windows and doors. Inspect your windows and doors for drafts and reseal or add weatherstripping as needed.