- In the summer,set your thermostat to 78 degrees F, or your highest comfortable setting. For each degree you raise your thermostat, you can reduce your cooling costs by as much as 3 to 5 percent.
- Use ceiling fans and other cooling fans to circulate air. Remember to turn fans off when no one is in the room. Adjust the home's thermostat higher to take into account the cooling effect of the fans.
- Educate family members about energy conservation--keep doors and windows closed while the air conditioner is on.
- Cook during temperate hours. On hot days, try not to prepare meals that require extensive use of the range or oven.
- Clean or replace HVAC unit filters every month.
- Keep air registers clean and opened in all rooms.
- Keep furniture away from the registers and air returns of your home. Placing furniture on top or against them will cause loss of air circulation.
- Use kitchen and bathroom ventilation fans wisely--use them for short periods to draw moisture and odor out of your home. Running them for extended periods can allow cool air to escape outside.
- Use shade trees and other landscape features and awnings to keep the sun from overheating your home.
Reducing your energy usage in the summer benefits you the consumer and the larger community. Keep your cooling bill under control means greater saving and reducing your energy needs translates into cleaner air for everyone.
Answer the questions below to assess how you are using your power to control what you spend.
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