WINTER IS REALLY STARTING TO SETTLE IN AND THE ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION IS OFFERING SOME TIPS TO HELP SAVE ON HOME ENERGY COSTS. 

RECOMMENDATIONS INCLUDE CHANGING THE FURNACE FILTER AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH, USING L-E-D LIGHTING AND SEALING UP DRAFTY WINDOWS WITH HEAVY PLASTIC. I-C-C CHAIRMAN CARRIE ZALEWSKI  SUGGESTS INSTALLING A SMART THERMOSTAT.

THE I-C-C RECOMMENDS INSTALLING A SMART THERMOSTAT, SCHEDULING MAINTENANCE ON YOUR HEATING SYSTEM AND SEALING UP DRAFTY WINDOWS AND DOORS. CHAIRMAN CARRIE ZALEWSKI ALSO HAS THIS ADVICE.

ADDITIONALLY, THE I-C-C SUGGESTS CHECKING WITH YOUR UTILITY COMPANY ABOUT ENROLLING IN A TIME-BASED ELECTRICITY RATE PROGRAM.