ATLANTA, Sept. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- With
Georgia experiencing its 73rd day
of temperatures above 90 degrees this year, Georgia Power urges
customers to act 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.
Tips, Tools & Resources
Georgia Power
offers efficiency tips, tools and this cost-comparison
guide that can help all customers save money and energy
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 and a
variety of rebates and incentives for both homes and
businesses.
Simple summer tips to save money and energy include:
- Think Thermostat – Heating and cooling costs make up
approximately 46% of your average power bill. Set manual
thermostats to 78°F in the summer for peak efficiency and make the
most of programmable thermostats, which help decrease energy use
based on your lifestyle. Each degree cooler can increase your bill
by 4%.
- Use your Fans – A ceiling fan costs only about
$1.50 a month will help you feel
cooler without having to adjust your thermostat.
- Air Vents – To maintain consistent temperatures
throughout your home, keep air vents and registers clear of
obstructions such as furniture, curtains and rugs.
- Trim Plants and Change Filters – To ensure your unit
receives proper air flow, change any filters and trim plants
outside your unit.
- Food Storage - Set your refrigerator thermostat between
35°F and 38°F, and your freezer to 0°F to run at peak efficiency -
but be careful not to over fill!
- Heat in the Kitchen – Reduce the temperature inside your
home by cooking food in the microwave or stove top instead of the
oven when possible. Match pots and pans to the burner size to
minimize heat loss. Use lids on pots to keep in heat.
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.
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.
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 Citizen 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 2.6
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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