Summertime Energy Efficiency

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Summertime Energy Efficiency

Stay Cool and Save Energy This Summer

Keeping your home comfortable doesn’t have to mean high energy bills. Try these tips:

Turn up your thermostat

Set your thermostat to 78°F when home, and higher when away.

Use fans

Use ceiling or portable fans to feel cooler without cranking the A/C.

Close window blinds

Close blinds during the day to block out heat.

Seal windows and doors

Seal windows and doors with weatherstripping or caulk.

Keep hot air out

Insulate and seal ducts to keep cool air in and hot air out.

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Energy Saving Tips

Want to save energy and money at home? Check out our top 10 low-cost or no-cost energy efficiency tips to help you save.

Rebates & Incentives

NorthWestern Energy offers a variety of rebates and incentives to help improve the energy efficiency of the homes in our community. Get resources to help find out if your home qualifies.

Ways to Save

NorthWestern Energy offers many ways to help you save energy and money including rebates and incentives, tax credits, our Home Energy Assessment program, and more. We know there is a lot of attention on energy issues, and that more and more people are looking for ways to manage their energy consumption. That is why we offer energy efficiency programs to help you reduce your use to save energy and money! Home Energy Assessment | Rebates & Incentives | Energy Saving Tips