ATLANTA, April 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- With the heat
of summer just around the corner, Georgia Power encourages
customers to prepare now to minimize the impact of higher
temperatures and increased energy use on electric bills. The
company is committed to providing information and choices that give
customers the options they need to reduce energy use and save money
every day.
Conduct a Rate Plan Review
Georgia Power
offers a variety of flexible and customizable rate plans to fit
every lifestyle. Ensuring that you are on the most economical rate
plan for your use is one of the most effective ways to keep your
energy costs low.
Customers can explore Georgia Power rate plans at
www.GeorgiaPower.com/Pricing, including:
- Smart Usage – This plan can provide savings by
implementing small changes in how and when you use electricity.
Electric appliances such as clothes dryers, ovens and dishwashers
are some of the biggest energy users and, by using these appliances
at different times, you can reduce your monthly energy bill.
- FlatBill® – This plan offers a 12-month fixed
contract price that does not fluctuate when your power usage does –
eliminating surprises and preventing higher bills during the summer
months.
- Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) – A great option for
electric vehicle (EV) drivers who can charge their EVs during
nighttime hours and take advantage of lower-priced energy.
- Nights & Weekends – If you can shift when you use
electricity during the summer months to the evening, the Nights
& Weekends rate is for you. By changing when you wash dishes,
do laundry or cool your home, savings add up annually.
- PrePay – One of Georgia Power's newest rate plans, this
option allows you to pay as you go and add funds as needed. This
plan requires no deposit, credit check or reconnection fees.
Tips, Tools & Resources
Georgia Power
offers tips, tools and resources that can help all customers save
money and energy during the heat of summer, and throughout the
year. Hundreds of easy energy tips, whether you own a home or rent,
are available at www.GeorgiaPower.com/Save. The website also
includes access to a free online energy checkup or a free in-home
energy audit and a variety of rebates and incentives for both homes
and businesses.
Simple summer tips to save money and energy include:
- 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 air conditioner
professionally serviced now to ensure it's running efficiently.
Change filters and trim plants around outside units so they can
receive proper air flow.
Additionally, Georgia Power's My Power Usage program, a
free service connected to Georgia Power online accounts, allows
customers to track their daily energy use online, project their
monthly bill and stay within a set energy budget.
Bill Payment Assistance
Georgia Power also
offers bill payment assistance. The company works with customers to
coordinate payment arrangements and discounts such as the
Low-Income Senior Citizens Discount, and can connect them with
community organizations that may be able to help them pay their
bill including The Salvation Army's Project SHARE program.
Additional information is available at
www.GeorgiaPower.com/Assistance or via phone at 888-660-5890.
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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