The impacts of COVID-19 are being felt by all of our Member-Owners. We encourage you to use energy wisely during this time. As you spend more time at home, you may see a surge in home energy use. Here are some steps you can take to control your energy bill:
✔ Program your thermostat to maximize energy savings. Setting your thermostat 1 degree lower when heating or 1 degree higher when cooling can reduce energy use by up to 5 percent.
✔ Wash only full loads of laundry and use cold water. Using warm water instead of hot can cut a load’s energy use in half, and cold water will save even more.
✔ Air dry dishes. This step can cut your dishwasher’s energy use by up to 50 percent.
✔ Substitute LEDs for conventional lightbulbs. Lighting can amount to up to 12 percent of monthly energy use. LED bulbs can cut lighting costs by 75 percent.
✔ Unplug appliances and electronics when not in use. Small appliances and electronics consume energy even when not in use. When powered on, game consoles, televisions and similar electronics are responsible for up to 12 percent of energy use.
✔ Turn off lights and ceiling fans when you leave the room. Fans cool people, not the air, so they don’t help if you aren’t in the room.
If you are unable to manage your bill due to the financial impacts of the pandemic, please contact us. We are committed to keeping the lights on for you! #PowerOn
