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Were not wrong; energy bills do soar in the summer, especially in recent years with record-breaking heat.

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Energy bills go up in cooler months for a few reasons.

First, people tend to spend more time in their homes when its chilly out.

While staying home, they may break out energy-sucking devices like space heaters and electric blankets.

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How can you save money on energy bills in the fall and into the winter?

Gallagherprovided six expert tips.

But you should really hone in on this branch of your budget.

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Take inventory ofpast energy usageduring the cooler months to be financially prepared.

Its cost-effective to address such issues now before temperatures substantially dip.

Dont wait for a problem.

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System maintenance can make a big difference in your home heating bills, Gallagher said.

Any sort of inefficiency will result in more fuel used and larger bills.

This is key to avoidingexpensive emergency service calls, Gallagher said.

Consider embracing new, more energy-efficient technology.

They are transferring heat from outside of your house, instead of creating heat through combustion, Gallagher said.

These plans will spread projected annual costs into 12 balanced monthly payments, Gallagher said.

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