Resources Available to Help Customers Get a Head Start on Managing Summer Energy Bills
16 Maio 2022 - 11:09AM
Business Wire
Prepare Now for the Increase in Energy Use
Associated with Hot Weather
Summer’s warm weather is coming, and Pacific Gas & Electric
Company (PG&E) customers can benefit by participating in a
variety of programs to prepare for the inevitable increase in air
conditioning usage associated with hotter weather that typically
drives up summer energy costs.
To prepare eligible customers are encouraged to take advantage
of income-qualified assistance programs including:
- California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) Program saves 20%
or more each month on energy bills.
- Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) Program offers a monthly
discount on electric bills with three or more people in the
household.
Customers who are not eligible for income-qualifying programs
can sign up for the following programs to help manage energy
costs:
- Medical Baseline provides a lower monthly rate for customers
with special energy needs due to certain medical conditions.
- Budget Billing averages out energy costs for more predictable
monthly payments and eliminates big spikes in bills due to seasonal
changes.
- Bill Forecast Alerts are notifications sent by email, text or
phone notifying the customer if their monthly bill is expected to
exceed a specific amount set by the customer.
Another way to get a head start on managing summer bills is to
run a personalized rate comparison to determine the best rate plan
for the household.
Lastly, the air conditioner accounts for more than 40% of summer
energy use. The following three simple steps will ensure the system
works more efficiently ahead of extreme temperatures:
- Schedule an annual safety and maintenance check by a
licensed technician. A poorly maintained AC can unit consumes
10-30% more energy.
- Clear away weeds and debris to ensure air circulates
freely around the unit.
- Shade the equipment to keep the system cooler, while
ensuring the air flow isn’t blocked.
For more information on ways to save on your energy bill visit
pge.com/summer and PG&E’s Safety Action Center.
About PG&E
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E
Corporation (NYSE:PCG), is a combined natural gas and electric
utility serving more than 16 million people across 70,000 square
miles in Northern and Central California. For more information,
visit pge.com and pge.com/news.
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