Great tips! In addition to all of the energy conservation measures you listed above, testing and fixing leaks in the duct work of homes with central heat and air is a really cost effective measure. I bet most of us don’t really want to be conditioning our crawl spaces or attics.

Finally, before you do anything that will save energy in your home, contact your utility first. A large number of utilities in the U.S. offer incentives or on bill financing that will help you pay for implementing efficiencies in your home.