October 16, 2025
Before the snow starts to fall, the NOCO at Home heating team is encouraging Western New York homeowners to take proactive steps to lower their energy costs and stay comfortable this winter. In a recent article from the Lancaster Bee, Kevin Williams, Executive Vice President of NOCO at Home, shared practical advice to help customers optimize their energy usage and prepare their homes for colder weather.
“Two things are for certain this time of the year – energy costs are rising, and winter is coming,” said Williams. “To help optimize your home’s energy use, there are easy cost-saving measures that you can take now to help mitigate anticipated increases on your monthly utility bill.”
The article highlights five key recommendations from NOCO’s home energy experts:
- Schedule regular furnace maintenance and replace filters.
- Improve insulation and seal air leaks around windows and doors.
- Install a programmable or smart thermostat to better manage heating schedules.
- Use simple, no-cost strategies like reversing ceiling fans and utilizing sunlight for warmth.
- Contact your energy provider about budget billing and rebate programs.
Headquartered in Tonawanda, NOCO at Home provides heating, cooling, standby power, insulation, natural gas, electricity, and sustainable options including geothermal and solar services across Western New York.
Source: Ken-Ton Bee, “NOCO offers tips to optimize energy use in the winter,” October 16, 2025
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