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8/1/2014
This is the time of year when you should expect a rise in electric bills simply because you are using more electricity to keep cool. But there is something you can do to reduce the impact on your budget.
To spend less on gasoline, you drive less. To save on electricity cost, use less electricity.
Your electric power association can offer budget-friendly tips on reducing your energy use, and there are several online resources to consult, including togetherwesave.com and energy.gov.
For now, allow me to make a few suggestions to get you thinking about energy-efficiency every day:
• An air conditioner must have a clean, obstructionfree filter in order to work efficiently. We recommend installing a new filter every month during periods of heavy use, especially if you have indoor pets.
• Raise the air conditioner’s thermostat setting by a few degrees. It will run less and you probably won’t notice the difference.
• Launder in cold water. Yes, it will all get clean.
• Run the dishwasher in the cooler hours of the day, and use the “air dry” cycle.
• Limit your swimming pool’s filtration time to six hours. If the water doesn’t appear clean, increase the time in half-hour increments until it does. In most cases, it isn’t necessary to recirculate the water every day to remove debris; use a skimmer or vacuum instead. Consider installing a timer to control the pump’s cycling.
• Run the bathroom exhaust fan while bathing to remove warm, moist air. But don’t let it run more than a couple minutes after you’re done, to minimize loss of conditioned air.
Your electric power association was created to provide you with safe, reliable electric service at an affordable cost. Nobody works harder to keep that promise. But ultimately, you are in charge.
