Gobble Up Energy Savings to Help Reduce Higher Holiday Energy Bills
November 16 2022 - 1:00PM
Business Wire
Top Five Things You Can Do for an Energy
Efficient Thanksgiving
The holiday season is upon us. With a drop in temperatures,
shorter days and longer nights, guests staying over, and appliances
operating on overdrive the Thanksgiving holiday can lead to an
increase in energy use.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) understands
customers are facing rising costs for a variety of products and
services and we are here to help with tips and tools that can lower
winter energy use and manage monthly bills.
Here are five simple ways to save energy this Thanksgiving:
- Set the thermostat lower. Save up to 15% on energy bills
by setting the thermostat to 68 degrees (health permitting) when
home. When you’re away from home, either turn the thermostat down
to 65 degrees or turn off entirely.
- Reverse ceiling fan. Not just a hot weather tool, you
can make sure the fan is spinning clockwise to circulate warm air
throughout the living space.
- Lower the water heater temperature. Save on heating
costs by setting the water heater to 120 degrees or lower. Take
shorter showers for additional savings.
- Cover windows. Close curtains, shades, and blinds at
night to prevent warm air from escaping.
- Use a dimmer light switch and turn off the lights in
unused rooms.
For personalized ways to save, customers can answer a few simple
questions abut their household energy use to get recommendations as
part of PG&E’s free Home Energy Checkup. Customers will receive
an estimate of what’s using energy in their home and a list of
personalized, suggested improvements to help reduce costs.
Customers also can reduce seasonal spikes in energy bills by
exploring assistance programs. Enroll in free programs including
Budget Billing to spread energy costs evenly throughout the year
and Bill Forecast Alerts to receive notifications when the a
monthly bill is expected to exceed an amount set by the
customer.
Some customers may be eligible for income-qualified programs
including the California Alternative Rates for Energy (CARE)
program offering a monthly discount of 20% or more on gas and
electricity and the Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) program
offering a monthly discount of 18% on electricity only. Qualifying
customers may also be eligible for the Energy Saving Assistance
Program offering free improvements to make the home more efficient,
safe, and comfortable.
For more easy tips for cold weather savings, visit
www.pge.com/winter.
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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