It’s energy awareness month and Idaho Power has a variety of energy-saving tips to help you reduce your energy use. Save energy and money this winter by setting your thermostat to 68°F when at home and lowering it while you’re asleep or away. For each degree you turn down the thermostat in the winter, you will save approximately 3 to 5% on your heating costs. It is important to note that heat pumps operate better in a smaller temperature range, so if you have a heat pump, you should try to keep a steady temperature setting. On sunny days, open the curtains and blinds to let the sun warm your home. At night, close the curtains to trap heat inside. Keep furniture and curtains away from heat registers and baseboard heaters. Go to IdahoPower.com for more tips.