Creepy Good Energy Saving Tips: Halloween Edition

As the leaves crunch on evening walks and pumpkins glow on porches, fall brings cooler nights, shorter days, and plenty of opportunities to shrink your energy usage. This Halloween season, don’t let “phantom” energy drain your home. Here are some smart tricks to keep your energy use from becoming truly scary!

Beware the Energy Vampires

Lurking in the shadows of your home are energy vampires, devices like TVs, chargers, and gaming consoles, that suck electricity even when not in use. To stake them in the heart, unplug them. You could also use a smart power strip to slay the energy vampires once and for all.

Glow Up the Night (Efficiently)

Carving jack-o’-lanterns? Swap candles for LED tea lights. They’re safer, last longer, and use very little energy. For outdoor spooky displays, choose LED string lights and set them on a timer so your haunted house doesn’t keep glowing till dawn.

Keep the Creepy Chill Out

Don’t let your warm air vanish into the night like a ghost—seal drafts around windows and doors with weatherstripping or caulk. Even a rolled-up towel under a drafty door can help keep your lair cozy without having to turn up the thermostat.

Cook Up a Cauldron of Savings

Fall means soups, stews, and pumpkin everything. Use your slow cooker or microwave instead of your oven for smaller meals—they’re less energy-hungry and keep your kitchen from overheating.

Costume Your Home for Fall

Just like you bundle up in a cozy costume, your home can use some layers, too. Add curtains or thermal drapes to keep the heat inside. Swap out lightweight summer bedding for warmer blankets so you can set the thermostat a few degrees lower without feeling the chill.