Could you use more than a thousand dollars to improve your home? Public utilities are doling out big cash to get you to make your home more energy efficient. Think it sounds too good to be true?

We did too and consumer investigator Jenn Strathman began asking questions. She found that if you're willing to invest a little, you can save a lot on your next energy bill. Click here to check out the full story.

Whether your home is big or small, old or new, updated or outdated, there are things you can do to save money on your utility bills.

(click on the interactive house to see areas where to see the areas where you can start saving money)