Save Energy This Winter

eeeeeeeeeeh !!!!!!!!! just do like jimmuh carter said : put on a sweater.
total rerun of the 70s and America remains DEPENDENT on foreign oil inspite of HAVING EVERYTHING NEEDED RIGHT HERE.--as for the fireplace sucking the heat outta your home ??? BS. it provides a needed air exchange preventing moisture build up, mold and mildew forming and ventilation for the home and when properly ""banked"" PROVIDES HEAT.

So far this winter my a/c has been on more than my heater. Hee in South Texas we have 1 or 2 nights where we turned our heater on at 67 degree setting otherwise the house maintained a 67-70 degree temp. Maybe because years ago I replaced my windows and doors

A little off topic but energy-themed nonetheless: some Einstein on TV the other day stated that the best way for Americans to become less dependent on $5.00 a gallon gasoline in the coming years is to simply drive less............Wow, why din't I think of it?? Oh, that's right, I do not have one of dem college deeegrees! O crap......

I turn off my heat during the day when not at home. I turn it way down at night while I am sleeping. A timer on the thermostat guarantees waking up to a cozy house.
Turn off the hot water heater during the day. Even if you are home, the water is plenty warm to wash your hands etc. A timer on the water heater is a good idea as well.
According to the power and gas company, I consistently have the cheapest bills in the neighborhood.