Electricity is a valuable resource to everyone in our community. Without it, we are simply left in the dark. That is why helping our customers use electricity safely and efficiently is so important.
Winter Tips
1. Regularly clean or replace the air filter in your furnace.
2. Turn down the thermostat at night and when the house is empty, or install a programmable thermostat.
3. During the day, let the sun heat your home by opening curtains and blinds. Be sure to close them again in the evening.
4. Maintain your furnace or heat pump regularly to keep things running smoothly and efficiently.
5. Weatherstrip and caulk your doors, windows and penetrations into the attic or crawl space that allow warm air to escape.
6. Increase insulation in the attic, walls and crawl space, if applicable.
7. To protect your pipes and keep it warmer under the floor, make sure your crawl space vents are closed.
8. Keep your fireplace damper closed when the fireplace is not in use.
9. Install window film or storm windows if you have single-pane windows.
10. Use a timer or motion sensor for outdoor lights so they are on only when needed.
Summer Tips
1. Use a ceiling, box or oscillating fan. The moving air cools you, creating less reliance on air conditioning.
2. Close the blinds before the sun gets a chance to heat up the house. Open windows at night to cool down the house.
3. During the heat of the day, keep windows and outside doors closed.
4. Replace the furnace filter and clean the outside coil on your air conditioner.