ATLANTA, May 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- As the hot
summer weather arrives, Georgia Power encourages residential
customers to have their heating, ventilation and air conditioning
(HVAC) system assessed by a qualified, licensed and approved HVAC
technician. Not only will customers save money and energy
year-round, they will be eligible for a rebate of up to
$50 per unit simply for having the
service performed by an approved program contractor. As much as 50
percent of monthly energy use can be attributed to heating and
cooling the home and inefficient systems can cost customers
hundreds of dollars in additional energy costs every year.
Georgia Power customers can qualify for the Residential HVAC
Service Program rebate by having a participating contractor conduct
a diagnostic assessment on the system when temperatures are over 75
degrees Fahrenheit and make improvements specific to the program.
To learn more and participate in the program, click here.
Other simple ways to save money and energy this summer:
- Use your Fans – A ceiling fan will allow you to raise
the thermostat setting by as much as 4 degrees Fahrenheit with no
reduction in comfort. During moderately hot weather, ceiling fans
may allow you to avoid using your air conditioner altogether.
- Air Vents – To maintain consistent temperatures
throughout your home, keep air vents and registers clear of
obstructions such as furniture, curtains and rugs.
- Pool Planning – Pool pumps can use a significant amount
of energy when running constantly. Operate pool pumps the minimum
number of hours needed to keep the pool clean and invest in a timer
to control hours of operation. Also, consider using a pool cover
for additional energy savings.
- 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
Fahrenheit in the summer for peak efficiency and make the most of
programmable thermostats, which help decrease energy use based on
your lifestyle.
Saving Made Easy
Georgia Power encourages
customers to find even more ways to save by accessing energy saving
tools and resources online
at GeorgiaPower.com/Save, including hundreds of
easy energy tips, a free online energy checkup and a variety of
rebates and incentives for both homes and businesses. The company
also offers customers a single, convenient online portal featuring
the most popular energy saving and smart home products, such as LED
lighting and smart thermostats,
at GeorgiaPowerMarketplace.com. 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. Finally, step-by-step instructions
for the do-it-yourselfer are easy to find
on Georgia Power's YouTube
Channel.
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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