Tips & Tools for Lowering Your Energy Bill
Use less energy and save more money with simple, small changes around your home or business. Get personalized tips by logging into My Account.
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Run appliances during off-hours.
Reduce heat and moisture in your home by running appliances in the early morning or evening when it’s cooler out.
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Keep shades, blinds, and curtains drawn.
About 40 percent of unwanted heat comes through windows.
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Make Your Refrigerator Run More Efficiently.
Clean the coils yearly and set the temperature to 38°F to conserve energy effortlessly.
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Switch off unneeded lights.
Lighting accounts for nearly 15% of energy costs. Last to leave? Turn off the lights on your way out the door.
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Use your dishwasher wisely.
Run full loads, avoid special cycles, and air-dry or towel off clean dishes.
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Use power strips for electronics.
With the flip of a switch, you can easily cut off power to multiple devices at once.