Cold weather is here and – unfortunately – that means higher utility bills related to heating your home.

There are things you can do to address the rising cost of heating without sacrificing too much comfort, according to the Department of Energy.

Federal officials said they can save as much as 10% a year on heating and cooling by turning your thermostat back 7-10 degrees from its normal setting for eight hours a day. For the winter, this would mean setting your thermostat to around 68 degrees to 70 degrees while you’re awake and then setting it lower while you’re asleep or away from home.