Heating and Cooling

Making a few minor changes in your daily habits at home can help you reduce your need for air-conditioning and add to energy savings during the dog days of summer.

When the weather heats up, a new Energy Star® certified room air conditioner can help you keep your cool and lower your summer cooling bills.

You should be a fan of fans!

Follow these steps to determine if an investment in a solar generating system is right for your family. PLUS: Get a copy of the new Solar PV Energy Guide from the Iowa Energy Center.

Save up to 10 percent a year on heating and cooling costs simply by turning the thermostat back 7-10 degrees from its normal setting for 8 hours a day.

You know the chill you get when you step onto a cold tile or wood floor? There’s an energy-efficient solution: electric radiant floor heat.

Fans are one of the oldest and most reliable mechanical means of cooling a home, and they use far less energy than an air conditioner.

This Touchstone Energy® tool can provide a list of projects with in-depth instructions.

The Home for Life offers plenty of ideas you can adapt to your present home to make it a place you'll want to stay for many years to come.

Spending the same amount on energy-saving home improvements instead of buying a space heater could be a better investment in your family’s comfort.