Save Money & Energy

U.S. households need energy to power numerous home devices and equipment, but on average, heating and cooling equipment accounts for half of a home’s energy use, followed by water heating equipment, large appliances and electronic devices and lighting. 

Source: Energy Star

Energy Saving Tips

As a community-owned, not-for-profit utility company, finding solutions that help our customers save money is important to us. If your electric bill is suddenly higher than it used to be, you need to find the source of the problem. Remember—the less energy you use, the more money you save!

Make wise choices to use less energy with the following tips:

• Set your thermostat in the summer at 78 degrees or higher, and in the winter, 68 degrees or lower. 
• Use a smart thermostat to program and manage your energy usage.
• Try ceiling or portable fans to circulate air and make a room feel cooler.
• Clean or replace all filters in your home monthly. Dirty filters make your system work harder than necessary.
• Replace any light bulb, especially ones that burn more than one hour per day, with a LED bulb.
• Purchase energy-efficient appliances and products. Check the Energy Guide label and look for the ENERGY STAR® logo when purchasing these items.
• Turn off or unplug small electronic devices when they are not being used.
• Weatherize your home by sealing gap/air leaks along vents, windows and doors.
• Reduce your use of hot water—take short showers, use cold water to wash clothes, etc. Lower your water heater thermostat settings to 120° F.
• Install an insulation blanket around the water heater tank or consider a tankless water heater and wrap insulation around hot water pipes.
• Add or upgrade the insulation in the attic. Remember, heat rises!