ATLANTA, June 15,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With afternoon high temperatures
soaring into the mid-90s this week across the state, Georgia Power
is prepared to meet the increased demand for electricity and
encourages customers to take measures around the house to help
minimize the impact of the higher temperatures on electric
bills.
Tips, Tools &
Resources
Georgia Power offers efficiency tips and tools that can help all
customers save money and energy throughout the year. The company's
My Power Usage program, a free service available for many
Georgia Power online accounts, allows customers to track their
daily energy use online, project their monthly bill and stay within
a set energy budget.
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.
- Use your Fans – A ceiling fan costs only about
$1.50 a month to operate and will
help you feel cooler without having to adjust your thermostat.
- Clear Air Vents – To maintain consistent temperatures
throughout your home, keep air vents and return-air 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 once a month, or every
three months for pleated filters and trim plants around your
outside units.
- Caulk & Strip – Replace cracked or peeling caulk or
weather stripping around doors and windows to save up to 10 percent
on energy use.
- Use Blinds & Curtains – Cover sun-facing windows
with blinds or curtains to help limit direct sunlight and heat from
entering your home.
- Unplug Certain Electronics – Electronics account for
5-10 percent of household electricity use. Save up to $100 a year by either using an advanced power
strip or unplugging electronics when not in use.
- HVAC System Tune-Up – Hire a technician to ensure
your HVAC equipment is working properly and schedule an equipment
tune-up if necessary.
Other programs to help Georgia Power customers save money and
energy throughout the summer months include:
- 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 comfort of their
homes. Residential customers can earn rebates from Georgia Power
for implementing and installing qualifying energy savings
improvements. Learn more at
www.GeorgiaPower.com/HomeImprovements.
- Home Energy Efficiency Assistance Program (HEEAP) – The
Home Energy Efficiency Assistance Program helps eligible
income-qualified customers make free energy efficiency improvements
in their 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.
Georgia Power is committed to helping customers save money on
their energy bills and these programs and services can make homes
more energy efficient while keeping residents comfortable through
summer's heat. Find dozens of other energy tips, whether you own a
home or rent at www.GeorgiaPower.com/save.
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 2.7 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/Georgia Power), Twitter
(Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram
(Instagram.com/ga_power).
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