Georgia Power offers tips, tools and resources
for customers
ATLANTA, June 14,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With temperatures rising and
summer heat arriving across Georgia, Georgia Power is working to help
customers minimize the impact of the higher temperatures on
electric bills and provide easy ways to save around the house.
Simple summer tips to save money and energy include:
- Set It For the Season – Keep thermostats to 78 degrees
and use fans to keep you feeling cooler. Every degree higher on
your thermostat can result in a 3-4% decrease in energy use.
- Let it Flow – Change standard air filters once a month,
or pleated filters once every three months. A clogged filter makes
your AC work harder, increases wear on your unit, and uses more
energy. Ensure air returns and vents are clear and air can
circulate.
- Chill-Out with Laundry – Wash full loads of clothes with
cold water and avoid over-drying. Clean your dryer's lint trap
before every load to increase efficiency.
- Can't Stand the Heat? Get it out of the Kitchen! –
Reduce the temperature inside your home by using an outdoor grill
or smoker instead of indoor ovens and stoves. Also consider the
slow cooker or microwave.
- Throw Some Shade – Close curtains and blinds during peak
hours of the day to reduce extra heat caused by direct
sunlight.
- Fill Your Fridge – Solids and liquids are easier to cool
than air. Keep your refrigerator set to the temperature recommended
by the manufacturer for optimal performance.
- Avoid Phantom Energy Loss - Unplug your electronic
devices when not in use, use smart power strips, and consider
energy-saving settings on new devices like smart TVs.
Whether you're renting, making improvements to an older home or
simply looking for ways to save, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com/Save
for more programs, rebates, and energy saving tips.
Other programs to help Georgia Power customers manage energy
bills this summer:
- A Free Online Energy Checkup – Take a quick and easy
online energy checkup that provides a customized energy usage
report and ways to save money. Visit
www.GeorgiaPower.com/EnergyCheckUp to get started.
- Home Energy Improvement Program (HEIP) – The HEIP
helps Georgia Power customers reduce energy use, save on energy
costs and improve the comfort of their homes. Residential customers
can earn rebates from Georgia Power for implementing and installing
qualifying energy saving improvements. Learn more at
www.GeorgiaPower.com/HomeImprovements.
- Energy Assistance for Savings & Efficiency Program
(EASE)– The EASE Program helps eligible income-qualified
customers make free energy efficiency improvements in their home.
At no cost to the customer, a program contractor performs the
recommended energy efficiency upgrades. Customers can learn more
and apply at www.GeorgiaPower.com/EASE.
Georgia Power prioritizes energy affordability for customers
year-round and offers a variety of flexible rate plans and programs
to help customers manage their energy use and lower their energy
costs. Over the past decade, energy efficiency programs have helped
Georgia Power customers reduce usage by billions of kilowatt hours.
The company also maintains a strong focus on connecting customers –
including senior citizens, those with one-time or ongoing special
needs, and those with limited incomes – with programs and resources
when they're in need. Learn more at GeorgiaPower.com/MyEnergy.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest
electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's
premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and
Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.7
million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159
counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and
affordable energy, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative
generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well
as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power
focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every
day and the company is recognized by J.D. Power as an industry
leader in customer satisfaction. For more information,
visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company
on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), X (X.com/GeorgiaPower) and
Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
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