Household Maintenance

Reverse Ceiling Fans. Set your fans to rotate clockwise. This simple strategy will push the warm air down to reduce energy use and keep you cozier.  

Insulate Your Tank-Style Water Heater. Wrapping a water heater insulation blanket around your tank will reduce heat loss and save money on energy bills. Consider installing a heat pump water […]

Use Countertop Appliances to Cook. A toaster oven, convection oven and air fryer use one-third to one-half as much energy as a full-sized oven, and slow cookers are very efficient […]

Consider Installing a Heat Pump. A heat pump both heats and cools your home, improves indoor air quality and is more energy efficient than traditional HVAC equipment. To learn more, […]

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In honor of President’s Day, all hours of February 17, 2025, will be considered off peak for the EV Time of Use rate.

Use Energy-Efficient Appliances with the ENERGY STAR® label. ENERGY STAR is a government-backed symbol ensuring simple, credible, and unbiased information on appliance efficiency and performance. Enter here    

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Service your HVAC system. Schedule a professional check-up for your heating and cooling systems and ensure your vents are unobstructed. 

Seal windows and doors. Inspect your windows and doors for drafts and reseal or add weatherstripping as needed. 

Starting today, there is only one peak hour time period: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. All other hours will be considered off peak. Avoid charging your electric vehicle and using other […]