BALTIMORE (WJZ)—Many of you are using extra energy this holiday season, but there are ways you can cut costs.

Kai Jackson has the energy savers tip of the day.

If you have on Christmas lights, try turning them off when you go to bed or leave the house.

The more people in your home, the more body warmth, so you could turn your thermostat down.

And if you are doing a lot of cooking, the heat from your kitchen can also warm your home.