Summer Energy Conservation Tips
Don’t wait until the dog days of summer to prepare your home for energy savings and sustainable comfort. A little planning now can help you stay cool while keeping your energy use and carbon footprint low.
Summer Energy Conservation Tips
Don’t wait until the dog days of summer to prepare your home for energy savings and sustainable comfort. A little planning now can help you stay cool while keeping your energy use and carbon footprint low.
Want to stay cool and conserve more?
No sweat! We’re here to keep your summer chill. Whether you’re soaking up the sun on weekend adventures or staying cool indoors, small eco-friendly choices like upgrading to energy-efficient appliances, sealing air leaks or using a smart thermostat can help you stay in control of your energy use and comfort.
Automate your conservation.
If you have a smart thermostat, you can sign up for Ready, Set, Relax to conserve energy during high-demand hours and earn a one-time $25 bill credit.*
Conserve energy with these tips.
Summer is one of the highest electricity usage periods of the year. Approximately 60% – 70% of the electricity you use is just for cooling your home. Consider adopting these new habits to give your A/C (and your energy consumption) a break.
Turn up your thermostat. For every degree below 78°F, you can expect about a 5% – 7% increase in your cooling costs.
Shut your blinds during the day. Block out the heat during the day by angling your blinds up toward the ceiling instead of down toward the floor to keep your space cooler.
Remember the 4-by-4 rule. If you’re going to be away for more than 4 hours, set the thermostat 4° higher.
Unplug your electronics. Put your electronics on a power strip and unplug to stop vampire power from draining your wallet.
Check your water heater. The ideal temperature for an energy-efficient water heater is 120°F.
Embrace cooking outdoors. When you don’t use your stove or oven to cook your meals, your A/C doesn’t have to work overtime to defeat that extra heat.
Disclaimers
*This is a limited-time offer from Green Mountain Energy. Green Mountain Energy electricity customers who enroll in Ready, Set, Relax will receive a one-time $25 bill credit, which will be applied to the Green Mountain electricity account enrolled within two billing cycles. Not redeemable for cash; Green Mountain electricity account must be active at time of credit award to receive credit.
Our customers have avoided
pounds of CO2
That’s like planting
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