Company encourages customers to make 2025
their most energy efficient year yet
HOUSTON, Dec. 31,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CenterPoint Energy encourages
customers to keep safety and energy efficiency top of mind with
this simple New Year's resolution checklist that can help save
energy, improve safety and simplify life at home. From small
changes to big impacts, these tips can assist in starting the year
off right.
Here's a checklist of resolutions to help inspire a brighter,
more energy-efficient and safer 2025:
Power Up Your Energy Efficiency
- Start your energy efficiency journey. CenterPoint offers
energy efficiency programs to help customers save energy and
money.
- Glow smarter. Switch to ENERGY STAR® certified LED light
bulbs to reduce energy use.
- Out with the old. Replace older appliances with
energy-efficient models that work smarter, not harder. Take
advantage of available appliance rebates to save even more!
- Get tech-savvy. A smart thermostat can keep the home
cozy and save energy.
- Seal the deal. Weatherize at home by sealing air leaks
and adding insulation.
- Freshen up. Replace HVAC filters regularly for better
air quality and system performance.
Visit CenterPointEnergy.com/SmartSavings for energy-saving tips,
tools and rebates.
Make Managing Your Utility Bills Easier
- Contact CenterPoint for assistance. If a customer is
facing financial hardship, contact the company to set up a payment
plan and be referred to resources for assistance.
- Paperless is priceless. Sign up for paperless billing to
simplify life.
- Balance the bumps. Enroll in Budget Billing to smooth
out seasonal cost fluctuations.
- Set it and forget it. Set up automatic payments for
worry-free billing.
- Get the full picture. Use our online tools to track
energy usage and find new ways to save energy.
For more tips and tools to manage bills, visit the Billing
Resource Hub at CenterPointEnergy.com/ResourceHub.
Make Safety a Priority
- Use space heaters safely. Keep space heaters at least
three feet away from flammable items, and never use stoves or ovens
to heat the home.
- Check your detectors. Test smoke and carbon monoxide
(CO) detectors and replace their batteries regularly. Replace
alarms according to the manufacturer's guidelines.
- Know the signs of CO poisoning. Early symptoms
include headaches, fatigue, nausea, and dizziness. If CO poisoning
is suspected, leave the area immediately, get fresh air and call
911.
- Report suspected natural gas leaks immediately. If
the "rotten egg" odor of natural gas is present, leave the area on
foot, call 911, and notify CenterPoint. Avoid doing anything that
could cause a spark.
- Call before you dig. Contact 811 before starting any
digging projects to avoid underground utility lines.
To explore additional safety resources, visit
CenterPointEnergy.com/Safety.
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