Warm weather is on the way, and it’s time to think about keeping your home cool. These simple tips can help you use less energy and keep costs down.
- Wait for a full dishwasher. Use less water and save on your energy bill by only running your dishwasher when it’s full. Use the no-heat drying option to cut down on creating more heat in your home on warm days.
- Wash clothes in cold water. Heating water accounts for about 90% of your washer’s energy use, so wash laundry in cold water whenever possible. Run your washer at night, in hot summer months it can help minimize indoor heat generation.
- Be an energy-efficient cook. Just using the right size pot on a burner can save about $18 a year in natural gas. And cooking small portions with a microwave, slow cooker, air fryer or toaster oven instead of your range or conventional oven can reduce energy use by as much as 75% — and save on summer air-conditioning costs, too.
- Enroll in Budget Billing. Budget Billing lets you know exactly what your bill will be each month. It can help reduce the impact of seasonal weather changes that affect your bill.