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Whether you own or rent, you can save as Wisconsin moves from summer to fall. Cooling and heating can be your biggest energy users.

Save during warmer weather by controlling your air-conditioning.

• Set your thermostat at 78°F or higher.
• Turn off your air conditioner when no one is home.
• Close drapes or blinds to keep out the sun.

Save when the weather turns cooler and you turn on your furnace.

• If health permits, keep your thermostat at 68°F or below.
• Lower your thermostat at night and when you're gone (55°F lowest setting).
• Check the furnace filter once a month during the heating season. Change or clean when dirty.

Achieve added savings if you own your home.

• Have a professional tune-up of your heating system every other year.
• Replace your older, 60% efficient furnace with one of at least 90% efficiency.
• Consider switching from a fuel oil or LP gas furnace to a natural gas furnace.
• If your attic has less than seven inches of insulation, consider adding more.

Save energy with your appliance use. You likely use more appliances than just 10 years ago.

• Replace electric clothes dryers with gas.
• Replace refrigerators made before 1990. They can use three times more electricity than new ones.
• Always look for the ENERGY STAR® label when purchasing new appliances.

Use Focus on Energy for more energy savings.

• Focus on Energy offers Cash-Back Rewards on various equipment purchases. Call Focus on Energy at 1-800-762-7077.
• For more information, call the MGE Home Energy Line at (608) 252-7117.

Save energy with Green Madison.

A City of Madison program can help make your energy efficiency improvements more affordable. Green Madison is a federally funded program for city residents only that provides:

• Cash-Back Rewards from the City and Focus on Energy plus low-interest financing.
• Local energy advocates to guide you through the process and energy-saving resources.

Visit Green Madison and Focus on Energy for details.