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Did you know that voluntary conservation not only helps customers lower their monthly power bill but also empowers you to take control of your expenses? By doing so, you’re also contributing to the reliability of the electric grid, helping to reduce stress on power infrastructure, and aiding in avoiding power outages.
Here are a few quick and easy ways that can help you stay cool this summer, save money, and conserve energy. These simple tips are easy to implement and can make a significant difference in your energy consumption.
- Program your thermostat to 78 degrees or higher at home and higher when you’re out.
- Use floor and ceiling fans, but remember that fans only cool people, not rooms. Be sure to turn them off when you are not at home or when you leave a room.
- Plug electronics into a power strip and turn them off when not in use. Also, pull the plug on any chargers that are not in use.
- Avoid using major appliances (including pool pumps, electrical vehicle chargers, etc.) between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m.
- Change your air conditioner filter once a month and clean your condenser coils periodically.
- To block the sun from hitting your home, use shades, blinds, and drapes indoors. For outdoor activities, use awnings, trees, and shrubs.
- Check for leaks around doors and windows and use weatherstripping.
Additionally, choosing energy-efficient appliances. IID offers rebates for many ENERGY STAR appliances (refrigerators, clothes washers, dryers, dishwashers, air conditioners, mini-splits, etc.). When using appliances, set them to “economy” mode, which optimizes energy use and can significantly reduce your energy bill.
Through energy conservation, we can all play a part in maintaining reliable electric service for everyone and avert rotating power outages. Your individual efforts, when combined with others, can make a significant difference. For more information, visit www.iid.com/saveenergy.
