Focus on energy-saving tips to lower the temperature on high electric use.
In these hot summer months, air conditioning can make up over half of your electric bills! That means keeping cool on hot days can lead to high usage. View our energy-saving tips to minimize the impact on your summer bills.
Beat the heat when you eat
Using the oven or stove raises the temperature in your home, so your air conditioning unit has to work harder to keep it cool. Salads, sandwiches, and slow-cooker meals are great alternatives.
Savings are on the line
Laundry accounts for about 7% of your electric bill. Take it down a notch by washing your clothes in cold water and line drying them outside. Between the sun and the heat, they’ll be ready in no time.
Bump it up
Raise your thermostat a few degrees when you’re home and turn it up even higher when you’re away. When it’s time to lower the temp, do so 2 degrees at a time.
Blow away the summertime blues
Switch on a fan when you’re in the room, and you’ll feel 4 degrees cooler. Be sure to switch it off when you leave — fans cool people, not spaces.
Be a little shady
Close your curtains, blinds, or shutters to keep the sun from adding unnecessary heat to your home.
Track your energy use with Usage Explorer
Saving on your electric bill starts with your habits. Log in to your account at pec.smarthub.coop and access the Usage Explorer tool to view your daily energy use. This is an easy way to track how much power you use, so you can make adjustments to save energy and money. Knowing how you use energy can help you save.
Log in from your computer, smartphone, or tablet, and start monitoring your energy use with Usage Explorer. For extra convenience, download the SmartHub app on your smartphone. If you need assistance, call us Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 888-554-4732.
Learn more at myPEC.com/smarthub.
