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You don’t have to set down your green eco-warrior cape just because there’s snow on the ground. Sure, you need to use resources to heat your home and you need to the heating to run continuously. You can still conserve, though.

Save money and reduce energy consumption by following a few tips:

-Dress in layers and keep your heat lower. Many people complain of being cold in their house while dressed in a short-sleeved tee-shirt. No way–not in my house. Grab a sweater and wait a minute. Are you still shivering? If yes, then you can turn the heat up. For each degree you lower the heating, you lower your bill by three to five percent. Keep the thermostat down at night and invest in warm comforters.

-  Winterize your home. See if you can get quality windows that block out the cold. Make sure your house is properly insulated.

- Open the door of your dishwasher when it reaches the drying cycle. Let this air warm your kitchen. As an added bonus, the warm air will double as a humidifier and add moisture to your home.

- Turn ceiling fans clockwise and set them on to push warmer air down.

- Get a programmable thermostat that turns itself down when you’re at work and gets the house nice and toasty when your ready to come home.

Winter can be a tough time for conservation, but it’s not impossible. After all, heating is expensive and, like most things, being eco-friendly will save you money.

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