The average consumer can save energy in dozens of ways around the house, and using less electricity and natural gas can help prevent further blackouts from rolling across the state. A simple way to save energy throughout the day is to turn off lights, televisions, heaters and appliances.
Central heating eats up energy.
Set thermostats to 68 degrees whenever possible and as low as 55 degrees at night or when a room or building is unoccupied. He said users can tell the thermostat to turn off the heat during the day while they're at work and turn the heat back on before they return. The sun's warmth can help heat a home. On cloudy days and at night, closing shades and curtains helps keep heat inside. Sealing leaky doors and windows prevents heat loss and keeps cold air from getting inside.