Tips for conserving energy in your home WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio [Video]

DAYTON — Each month, people pay hundreds of dollars for gas and electricity. Then, add Internet, cell phone, cable, water, and streaming bills.

Consumer Adviser Clark Howard shows you one thing you can do right now to save money on your utility bill.

It’s called an energy audit and before you replace your windows or your heating and air-conditioning system, have one done. It could save you thousands.

William Crawford is an energy auditor, and he is on the hunt for lost energy and savings.

Crawford works for Energy Consulting Services. The company conducts performance energy audits.

“Which is diagnostic testing that’s designed to determine exactly where your home’s losing energy,” Crawford said.

Shane Matteson owns the company. He said, “The biggest value is to give you the information, not just when to spend money, but when not to spend money,”

“The tilt in the window lets me know how …