Tips to save energy and money on your electric bill

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To use less energy throughout the year, try our energy saving tips and programs below.

Clean Power Alliance provides opportunities for our customers to join in the effort to conserve energy, which not only helps electrical grid reliability, but can save you money.

Delay charging your electric vehicle at home.

Air dry clothing and dishes instead of using your appliances.

Disconnect laptops, tablets, and electric vehicles from charging.

Turn off your television and watch later, or on a handheld device.

During the summer, adjust the temperature on your thermostat to 78 degrees.

Delay running your washing machine and dishwasher until 9 pm.

Turn off any unnecessary lights.

Avoid charging devices, and unplug any appliances that are not being used like TVs, digital cables, printers, and laptop computers.

Close your window coverings (blinds and curtains) to keep the heat out.

Use a power strip for multiple devices and turn the strip off when not in use.

Cook with your outdoor grill or microwave to keep your home cooler.

Lighting

• Light your home with energy efficient LED lights which use at least 75% less energy and last 25 times longer.

• Turn off lights when leaving a room.

• Use natural light and turn off lamps and overhead lights whenever possible.

• Use solar powered lights outdoors. These lights harness the sun’s power during the day and shine with renewable energy throughout the night.

Electronics and Appliances

• Disconnect high energy devices such as computers, laptops and kitchen appliances when not in use as they continue to draw electricity even when turned off.

• Reheat food in the microwave, which uses less energy than conventional ovens.

• Use smaller appliances whenever possible to reduce energy usage and costs as they are often more energy efficient, like using a fan instead of A/C or the toaster oven instead of the oven.

• When baking or cooking, open windows to let hot air out of the kitchen instead of using fans or the air conditioner to cool the room.

Heating and Cooling

• Reduce the amount of electricity and air conditioning you use by opening windows in the early morning and around dusk when the temperature is cooler.

• Fans work by creating a wind-chill effect on your skin, so you feel cooler. Using a fan instead of A/C can help you use less energy and save money while staying cool.

• Take a load off your A/C and set your thermostat to 78º or higher to reduce energy usage.

• Shade your A/C unit from the sun, which keeps the unit cooler and allows it to use less energy.

• A draft stopper can be a huge help in maintaining a room’s temperature. These simple tools can stop cold drafts from sneaking in and warm air from seeping out, ensuring your home stays cozy without turning up the heat.

Time of Use (TOU)

• TOU rates encourage the use of energy when it is less expensive and reducing energy use when it is most costly, between the hours of 4 p.m. and 9 p.m., helping customers save money and energy.

• Charge electric vehicles before 4 p.m. or after 9 p.m. to save energy and money on your monthly electric bill.

• Run your dishwasher, washer and dryer in the morning, early afternoon, or after 9 p.m.

CPA Programs

Clean Power Alliance offers numerous energy-saving programs that can save you money. Visit our programs page to learn more and find the ones that are best for you.

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