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Holiday Energy Tips
Holiday Energy Tips
Ensure your Christmas is Merry & Bright by using these 12 ways to save this holiday season.
PREPARE FOR HOUSE GUESTS
Remember, when family and friends come to stay (including Cousin Eddie) they’ll add to your energy use. More showers, more laundry, using lights late into the night, and more fun.
IS YOUR TREE A LITTLE “FULL”?
Don’t block baseboards, heaters, and vents with christmas trees and decorations. They work better and use less electricity without obstructions.
SERVICE YOUR HEAT PUMP
Service your heat pump annually. Normal maintenance helps avoid emergency repairs and surprise heating bills. And, don’t forget to regularly replace your filters.
SCHEDULE YOUR HEAT
Use a programmable thermostat to efficiently run your heat pump, and watch out during cold weather. Use a lower setback temperature with a forced air furnace to maximize your energy savings.
Set the thermostat at 68° when you’re home or awake; 55° when you’re asleep or away.
SNEAKY SPACE HEATERS
Don’t get stung by portable heaters, those high users of electricity. Each heater you plug in to bump up the heat racks up the kilowatt hour usage, causing a shocking bill at the end of the month.
ARE YOU IN HOT WATER?
Set your water heater to 120° and install high performance, low-flow showerheads. Upgrade your current electric water heater to an efficient heat pump water heater that uses up to 75% less energy. Check out our heat pump water heater incentives. It’s a great way to eliminate energy waste with a gift that keeps on givin’ the whole year!
CHILLED EGG NOG, ANYONE?
Is your “Beer Fridge” running? Better get it to stop. Getting rid of that extra fridge in the garage could save about $10/month. Can you say, “Stocking Stuffers!”?
SAVE THE NECK FOR ME, CLARK!
Stick with tradition when cooking the Christmas turkey in the oven. Giving this energy-eater a break for other meals throughout the year makes a diffrence on your energy bill. Or, stick to an elf’s four major food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup.
GET YOUR DUCTS IN A ROW
If you have duct work under your home, ensure that it is sealed and not leaking precious hot air to the great outdoors. Duct sealing is often a low-cost fix, compared to high bills caused by wasted energy.
BE SEEN FROM SPACE!
More lights, more cheer, more efficient! LED Christmas lights use about 75% less energy than the old bulbs. Light up the house with an efficient use of energy.
CHRISTMAS VACATIONS
Does a meter spin when no one’s there to watch it go ‘round? If you have a vacation home, or are travelling during the holidays, PUD 3 can help you learn how to eliminate energy waste.
LEVEL OUT YOUR BILLS
Check if you qualify for low income senior or low income disability discounts. Use budget billing to pay a set amount each month: avoid cold weather bill spikes.
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