Spring Into Energy Savings

SERVICE YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
Before summer’s heat arrives, give your air conditioner a little TLC. Replace or clean air filters regularly to ensure efficient cooling. Also, set a reminder for the first day of spring to check and clean your AC’s evaporator coil annually. A well-maintained system performs more efficiently, saving you energy and money.

UPGRADE TO A PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT
Take control of your energy use with a programmable thermostat. Set a schedule that adjusts the temperature while you’re asleep or away, cutting energy costs without sacrificing comfort. With the right settings, you could save on heating and cooling by automatically reducing your thermostat’s activity for at least 8 hours a day.

SEAL THOSE AIR LEAKS
Small cracks and openings in your home can add up to significant energy loss. Caulking and sealing gaps around windows, doors, and other openings is an affordable way to keep warm air outside and your money inside your wallet.

PLUG INTO SAVINGS WITH POWER STRIPS
TVs, computers, gaming systems and other electronics quietly drain electricity when plugged in, even when they’re not in use. Those energy dollars can add up quickly. Switch on savings by plugging these items into power strips that you can switch OFF.

To learn more about the energy-efficiency tools available to our members, or to find additional ways to save, visit Ways to Save | Central Electric Membership Corporation.