Green Thursday: Turn down the heat and up your savings

Winter's not over yet, so there's still time to dial down your home's thermostat and save big money. The LipsYard home is currently at 64. Sound too cold? Put on a sweater Not only does this reduce the amount of fuel we're using, its cutting greenhouse gas emisions. Not buying into the global warming thing? There's also the greed factor, so popular with the conservative movement. We're saving money like mad. In fact, our energy bill monthly payment plan just took a dip for the coming year. Seems obvious, doesn't it? Check out the chart to see how much you can save.

Here's another reason to lower your thermostat setting: Your plants are healthier in the cooler air. You'll be healthier in the cooler air, too. Your body will burn a few more calories keeping you warm, helping you to lose weight and improve your general health.

Every Green Thursday, LipsYard will deal with an issue vital to our global environment.