Keep your heater at the same temperature at all times
Actually you should try and only heat your home while you are there or awake. By turning down the thermostat while you are out of the house and while you are sleeping can significantly affect your heating bill.
Your don’t have to do anything but work with the thermostat
What you should be doing is checking the meter as well. The meter will most likely be located along the exterior wall of your home. We suggest checking it atleast twice a month. Compare your current usage to previous years’ usage to identify potential problems.
Setting the house thermostat higher or lower to heat or cool the house faster
A furnace actually works the same speed no matter what the thermostat setting. A home will warm up to 70 degrees just as quickly as it would heat to 80 degrees. So next time you come home, keep the thermostat at a moderate temperature to save you on energy costs.
Energy efficiency and conservation are the same thing
Efficiency refers to using less to perform a specific task. Conservation refers to reducing your need for energy through changes in behavior.
Closing off vents will help lower heating and cooling costs
Closing vents is typically not a good way to save. Heating systems tend to have a balance system controlled through the ducts. If one vent gets closed off, it could throw off the system