October 16, 2025
Winter in Western New York can be unpredictable — but your energy bills don’t have to be. Before the snow starts to fall, the NOCO at Home team is sharing simple ways to make your home more efficient, comfortable, and ready for the colder months ahead.
In a recent Lancaster Bee article, Kevin Williams, Executive Vice President of NOCO at Home, shared practical advice to help Western New York homeowners 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.”
NOCO’s Winter Energy-Saving Tips for Your Home
Maintain Your Furnace
Keep your heating system running safely and efficiently with regular maintenance. Replace your furnace filter and schedule a professional tune-up with your local HVAC technician to make sure everything is operating at peak performance.
Upgrade Your Thermostat
A programmable thermostat helps manage your home’s temperature throughout the day, adjusting automatically when you’re asleep or away. This small upgrade can have a big impact on comfort and energy savings.
Improve Insulation
Up to 40% of a home’s energy loss happens due to poor insulation. Sealing gaps around windows and doors keeps warm air inside and cold air out—helping your furnace work less and your home stay cozy.
Contact Your Provider
Ask about budget plans or rebates that can make heating costs easier to manage. Many utilities offer programs to help spread payments evenly across the year and offset higher winter bills.
Your Trusted Winter Energy Partner in Western and Central NY
At NOCO, we help homeowners across Western and Central New York stay warm and energy-smart all winter long. From dependable heating and standby power to insulation upgrades, geothermal systems, and solar energy options — we’re here to make your home efficient, sustainable, and ready for whatever the season brings.
Let’s make your home ready for the cold. Contact NOCO today.
Source: Ken-Ton Bee, “NOCO offers tips to optimize energy use in the winter,” October 16, 2025. Read the full article at beenews.com
