Keep Cool and Beat the Heat with Energy Saving Tips this Summer
August 11 2021 - 12:16PM
Business Wire
Applying These Energy Saving Tips Will Help
Reduce the Impact of Hot Weather on Power Bills
Energy use typically increases in the summer since air
conditioning is one of the biggest drivers of energy consumption in
the home. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) encourages
customers to take steps to conserve energy to avoid bill surprises
as the mercury rises.
“We encourage customers to take these simple and inexpensive
steps to minimize increases in their monthly energy bill this
summer. These actions will help customers both save energy and
increase the comfort inside their home,” said Marlene Santos,
PG&E Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer.
Set the right temperature
Keep AC temperature set at 78 F degrees or higher when home,
health permitting. Every degree above 78 F represents an
approximately 2% savings on cooling costs.
Shade the air conditioner
Keep outside AC equipment shaded to keep the system cooler,
while ensuring the air flow isn’t blocked. Also, keep the area
around the AC system clear and free of overgrown vegetation or
other items that could impact equipment efficiency.
Use ceiling fans
Ceiling fans circulate cool air, taking some of the burden off
the AC system. However, remember to turn them off when leaving your
home. Fans move air, not cool it, so they waste energy if left on
when no one is at home or work.
Change air filters regularly
A dirty air filter makes the AC system work harder, which uses
more energy.
Close window coverings
Keep blinds, drapes and curtains closed to help prevent the
sun’s rays from heating the home.
Turn off unnecessary lights
Be sure to turn off lights when leaving a room. Lights emit heat
and can cause the AC system to work harder.
For more ways to save at home, click on PG&E’s easy-to-use
energy-saving checklist and pge.com/summer.
About PG&E
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E
Corporation (NYSE:PCG), is a combined natural gas and electric
utility serving more than 16 million people across 70,000 square
miles in Northern and Central California. For more information,
visit pge.com and pge.com/news.
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