You’ve just moved in and your budget is tight. One of the best ways to make your budget stretch is to reduce your energy costs. The three things we recommend you do immediately are: program your thermostat so that you are not paying to heat or cool your home while you are working. Adjust your water temperature. Every 10 degrees adjusted will translate to around 3-5% savings on your bill. Finally, caulk those cracks and leaks. Check around your home, noting any gaps, crack or holes in areas around your chimney, windows, exit doors and so on. If energy is escaping, you are saying goodbye to money you could be saving.