JACKSON,
Mich., June 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With
Michigan getting its first taste
of summer heat this week, Consumers Energy is offering tips to help
customers control their energy bills while still staying cool.
"People can take action, even on scorching summer days, to stay
in control of their bills and be safe and comfortable," said
Lauren Snyder, Consumers Energy's
vice president of customer experience. "We want to make sure our
customers know they can ease the strain on their air conditioners
by taking simple steps that add up to savings."
Snyder said Consumers Energy is meeting the energy needs of
nearly 2 million Michigan homes
and businesses every day this summer, helped by natural gas plants,
solar power plants, wind parks, hydroelectric dams and
the Ludington Pumped Storage plant, one of the world's largest
electric storage batteries.
Snyder encouraged the public to take the following steps this
week:
- Start with your thermostat … Perhaps the easiest way to
reduce your energy use is to adjust your thermostat. For every
degree you change your thermostat, you can save 1 to 3 percent over
time. Don't be uncomfortable, but understand that a small change
can make a big difference.
- Speaking of thermostats … We're giving them away!
Consumers Energy is offering Google Nest thermostats at no cost to
eligible households. Smart thermostats can save you up to 15% on
your bill. Customers whose homes receive electricity from Consumers
Energy and have central air can learn more at
ConsumersEnergy.com/SpringGiveaway.
- Turn off the lights … Don't want to waste money? Don't
waste energy. Turn off the lights when you leave rooms, and turn
off appliances when they're not being used.
- Shift your energy use … Save money by using energy in
the mornings or at night. Or if you have an electric vehicle,
charge it overnight. Those are the times when energy is the most
affordable.
- Be a big fan of fans … Use your air conditioner, of
course, but fans are also effective ways to keep cool on hot days.
Did we mention you should turn them off when you walk away? Fans
cool people, not rooms.
Read more: Don't Sweat High Temps, Bills This Summer
Snyder also reminded people that help is available for anyone
who needs assistance with their energy bill. People can call 2-1-1,
a free resource that connects people with nonprofit organizations
or visit www.consumersenergy.com/payment-assistance.
Consumers Energy is Michigan's
largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity
to 6.8 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower
Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy's Clean Energy Plan calls for
eliminating coal as an energy source by 2025, achieving net-zero
carbon emissions and meeting 90% of customers' energy needs through
clean sources, including wind and solar.
For more information about Consumers Energy, go to
ConsumersEnergy.com.
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