There are steps you can take to keep home energy costs from going through the roof.

According to a recent survey of consumers’ energy usage and spending habits, 90 percent of respondents have recently made attempts to lower their energy usage of things such as air-conditioning, home heating systems, electricity and gasoline. Seventy-five percent even used preventive measures in an attempt to lower their home heating costs.

Cold temperatures and hot financial pressures have led to increased consumer anxiety and have forced many to take precautions. As many as 86 percent of respondents said they were currently reducing their spending on things like eating out and vacations simply to offset rising energy costs.

There are quick, cost-effective ways to manage your energy expenditures that can make all the difference.

Try some of these tips to reduce your home heating bill:

  • Check the furnace filter regularly and change as needed.
  • Program the thermostat to automatically change the indoor temperature. The house temperature should be lower during the day when no one is home.
  • Vacuum vents and other heating components.
  • Seal leaks and add weather stripping around doors and windows. Caulk gaps where needed.
  • Insulate. Focus on crawl spaces, basements, walls, floors and attics.
  • A programmable thermostat can be one way to reduce your energy costs.

It’s also helpful to schedule an appointment with a licensed professional to perform a routine check on a heating system to ensure your system will perform at peak efficiency this season.

Following these tips can help you stay comfortable without receiving an uncomfortable heating bill. Making certain you have the very best rate if you live in a area that has deregulated electricity and natural gas.

To find out if you live in a deregulated area, visit:  StopRisingEnergyRates

Zurvita Choice has introduced very aggressive rates in the states of Texas, Georgia, Michigan, Ohio and New York. My mom, here in Houston Texas, has realized an average savings of $75.00 per month by locking in her energy rate with Zurvita Choice by MXEnergy.

Zurvita offers opportunities to profit in the deregulation of energy across the country. The deregulation of energy will occurr thru out the country and is being deemed the largest transfer of wealth in this country.

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IN THE NEWS: Below is a link that will take you to a video clip of an interview with MXenergy’s President and CEO, Jeff Mayer. This is a recent FOX News interview (Oct. 22, 2009) with Jeff Mayer about locking into fixed rates. It is a very credible piece for potential customers to hear from Jeff Mayer and to learn a little about volatility and the need for fixed rates.
Hosts: Tracy Byrnes & Chris Cotter
FOX Business LIVE Link
Title: The Need for Fixed-Energy Costs
Published: Thu, 22 Oct 2009
Description: Jeff Mayer President and CEO of MXenergy on the possibility of fixed-energy costs.
http://www.foxbusiness.com/search-results/m/27022431/the-need-for-fixed-energy-costs.htm

Then be sure and lock your rate in at:  StopRisingEnergyRates

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