This Not surprisingly, heating and cooling usually account for the biggest home energy loads. To reduce waste, check to see if your furnace filters look dirty. If so, swap them out usually needed every month or two during the heating season. Or invest in an electrostatic permanent filter, which cuts down on waste and does a much better job of cleaning the air. If you have central air conditioning, check the coils both inside usually in the basement and outside. If they have dirt on them, carefully vacuum it off you may need to first remove the protective grilles. -682 Families who live in federally subsidized housing where the heat is included in the rent are not eligible for HEAP. "home energy consumption meter " and "home energy and water efficiency survey " (include "how fast can solar powered cars go", "magnetic motor drawings ", "3kw solar power system price ", "how stuff works solar power ", "paneles solares en mexico ", "Home energy station price ", 23 May 2010 Green Energy and You. A collection of articles and information to showcase emerging, alternative forms of energy and how they affect you. & Electricity wiring home )