ATLANTA, June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As residents
across the state welcome the first official week of summer, Georgia
Power encourages customers to take action to minimize the impact of
higher temperatures and increased energy use on electric bills. The
company provides information and energy efficiency programs that
help give customers the options they need to reduce energy use and
save money every day.
Energy efficiency programs for the home
Georgia Power
is committed to helping customers save money on their energy bills
by offering a variety of programs and services that can make their
homes more energy efficient.
- Conduct a free, online energy checkup – Take a quick and
easy online energy checkup that provides a customized energy usage
report and ways to save money. Visit
www.GeorgiaPower.com/EnergyCheckUp to get started.
- Home Energy Improvement Program (HEIP) – The Home Energy
Improvement Program (HEIP) helps Georgia Power customers reduce
energy use, save on energy costs and improve the indoor air quality
and comfort of their homes. Residential customers can earn rebates
from Georgia Power for implementing and installing qualifying
energy savings improvements.
- Home Energy Efficiency Assistance Program – The Home
Energy Efficiency Assistance Program helps eligible
income-qualified customers make free energy efficiency improvements
in their single-family home. At no cost to the customer, a program
contractor performs the recommended energy efficiency upgrades.
Customers can learn more and apply at
www.GeorgiaPower.com/HEEAP.
- Lighting Program – Customers can replace their
incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs to use 90% less energy. Each bulb
can save an average of $80 in
electricity costs over its lifetime.
- Recycle Your Refrigerator with Georgia Power – By
recycling a secondary refrigerator or freezer, customers can save
an average of $125 in energy costs
per year. By recycling an old refrigerator through Georgia Power's
program, customers can earn $35 and
have their old refrigerator picked up for free. Visit
www.GeorgiaPower.com/Refrigerator to learn more.
Tips, Tools & Resources
Georgia Power
offers efficiency tips and tools 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/EnergyEfficiency. 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
nearly half 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 and 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 filters regularly 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 and avoid leaving the door
open for long periods.
- Heat in the Kitchen – Reduce the temperature inside your
home by cooking food on outdoor grills, 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.
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 recognized by J.D. Power 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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