ATLANTA, March 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today is the
first day of Spring and Georgia Power reminds customers to spring
into energy savings by focusing on energy efficiency throughout the
house. Spring is a great time to evaluate home energy usage and
make adjustments and upgrades that can deliver big savings during
the heat of summer.
Spring tips from Georgia Power include:
- Focus on the Fridge: Proper cleaning and maintenance of
the refrigerator, such as dusting the dirt from refrigerator coils
and removing food to allow air to circulate, can reduce its energy
consumption.
- Watch the Windows: Cleaning windows or dusting blinds?
Be sure to leave them open to take advantage of natural light
during the day. Consider opening windows, and turning off your
A/C, when cooler weather allows.
- Fire Up the Grill: Reduce the temperature inside your
home by using an outdoor grill or smoker instead of indoor ovens
and stoves.
- Think Thermostat: Set manual thermostats to 78 degrees
in the summer for peak efficiency and make the most of programmable
thermostats, which help decrease energy use based on your
lifestyle.
- Tune Up the A/C: Have your A/C professionally serviced
now to ensure it's running efficiently. Trim nearby plants around
the A/C units so they can receive proper air flow.
Saving Made Easy
Georgia Power offers customers
convenient and valuable energy saving tools and resources online at
www.georgiapower.com/save, including hundreds of easy energy tips,
access to a free online energy checkup and a variety of rebates and
incentives for both homes and businesses, through programs such as
the Residential HVAC Service Program and the Refrigerator Recycling
Program. Additionally, step by step instructions for the
do-it-yourselfer are easy to find on Georgia Power's YouTube
Channel. Customers can also visit Georgia Power Marketplace online
at www.georgiapowermartketplace.com to purchase the most
popular energy saving products from smart thermostats to LED
lighting.
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 2.5
million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to
delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates
below the national average, 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 consistently recognized by
J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer
satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and
connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower),
Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram
(Instagram.com/ga_power).
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