BALTIMORE (WJZ) ― As much as half of the energy used in your home goes to heating and cooling.

Mary Bubala has tips on how to get the most for your money.

One of the most important systems in your home is hidden beneath your feet and over your head.  Air ducts that leak can add hundreds of dollars a year to your heating bills.

The best thing you can do is to insulate and seal your home’s air ducts.  BGE even gives you up to $250 in rebates for sealing your air ducts.