Weatherization Tips & Tricks

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. - As the Autumn air sets in, now is the perfect time to start thinking about weatherizing your home, as well as saving money come the colder months. Dominion Virginia Power has a handy tool to help you quickly identify what you need to do to get ready for the Winter chill, as well as tons of information to help you save money and energy this year.

For starters, you may want to check out their free online energy calculator .

From there you can begin devising an energy saving plan.

Below are some helpful links:

Basic Energy Maintenance Checklist

10 Important Conservation Measures -- Including Short Instructional Videos to Help You Save Energy this Winter.

Simple, Easy Energy-Saving Ideas

Many other Websites offer information about how to save money and energy as well. To find no-cost, low-cost energy saving ideas, including:

Alliance to Save Energy

Helpful information also can be found at ENERGY STAR® sites run by the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Here are several:

EPA Guide to Sealing and Insulating

Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency

Heating and Cooling Efficiently

Reversing the Direction of a Ceiling Fan in the Winter

Hope you find these links helpful. Keep Warm!