During the summer months extreme temperatures stress the electrical grid. You can help yourself and others by taking small actions, which not only help the grid, but the environment.
- Know Your Thermostat Settings - Set your thermostat setting to 78 degrees during occupied periods and set it up to 82 degrees during unoccupied periods.
- Keep the Sun Out - Keep blinds and window coverings down to block out the sun to help reduce cooling loads.
- Close Doors and Windows - Keep all doors and windows closed to keep the cool/conditioned air in.
- Turn Off Lights and Appliances - Turn off lights, TVs or other appliances, when not in use.
- Optimize Computer Energy Settings - Every computer has energy settings that will put the machine into sleep mode if not used for a certain time period. Using these settings to shut off the monitor or put the computer into sleep mode can really help lighten the electric load.
- Shutdown Your Computer Monitor When Not in Use - Turning off your computer monitor can save you up to $20 a year.
- Unplug Devices Not in Use - That printer that you used last Wednesday that is still plugged in is actually sucking electricity, even though you aren't using it.
- More Best Practices
- Consider running the dishwasher and the washer and dryer during the evening when it is cooler.
- Using fans instead of the air conditioner. Fans help a room feel up to 15 degrees cooler.
- Stay indoors during peak heat times to stay cool.
These tips will help cut back on your electric usage and help save money on your electric bill in the long run. Just think, you can put the extra money you save towards your debt. Give it a try...all you have to lose is your debt.
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