Powering the School Year: Smart Energy Habits for Busy Back-to-School Families
School’s back in session—and with it comes new routines, packed mornings, and the return of after-school chaos. But between the homework, practices, and packed lunches, don’t forget another important habit to teach your household this fall: energy savings.
At KPUB, we’re here to help families power through the school year with simple, smart ways to save time and energy—so you can focus more on family and less on high bills.
🛠 Set It & Forget It: Programmable Thermostats for the Win
When mornings are hectic, it’s easy to forget to adjust the thermostat. A programmable or smart thermostat can handle it for you—automatically dialing back the temperature after everyone leaves for school or work, and warming things up before you return.
KPUB offers rebates for smart thermostats and other efficiency upgrades!
See if your thermostat qualifies:
https://www.kpub.com/save-energy-money/
📱 SmartHub: Manage Energy Like a Homeroom Hero
Track your energy use in real-time with KPUB’s SmartHub app. You can set usage alerts, review your daily data, and even compare usage by time of day—so you can identify when your home is using the most power (and make changes before it impacts your bill).
Get started here:
https://www.kpub.com/smarthub/
💡 Power Down After Playtime
Gaming systems, laptops, and tablets left plugged in continue to draw power—even when not in use. Teach kids to unplug devices or use a smart power strip to stop phantom energy in its tracks.
Want to know where energy is leaking in your home?
Use KPUB’s free online energy audit tool:
https://www.kpub.com/save-energy-money/energy-audit/
🧺 Laundry Smarts: Save Loads of Energy
The back-to-school laundry pile is no joke—but your energy bill doesn’t have to be. Washing with cold water, doing full loads, and running machines in the early morning or late evening can help reduce energy use.
📘 School’s in, Bills are Out (of Control)? Try Budget Billing
If your electric bill tends to spike during the school year, KPUB’s Budget Billing program can help. It evens out your monthly bill, making it easier to plan ahead—just like that trusty school calendar on your fridge.
Enroll in SmartHub today or contact our service team for more details!
🎒 Energy savings: it’s one lesson worth learning early.
This school year, empower your family with energy-smart habits that make life easier—and more efficient. With KPUB’s support, you’ll keep mornings smooth, afternoons cool, and monthly bills under control.
Explore all of KPUB’s energy-saving resources:
https://www.kpub.com/save-energy-money/