Simple Ways to Rein in Energy Expenses this Holiday Season
29 Novembro 2022 - 4:01PM
Business Wire
Tips to Set the Holiday Mood Without
Sacrificing Comfort or Increasing Costs
As families begin decking the halls, Pacific Gas and Electric
Company (PG&E) offers ways to make the holiday season more
energy efficient.
“When combined with cold weather, shortened daylight hours and
holiday lights, the demand for energy often increases this time of
year. We are helping customers identify ways to be more energy
efficient and save money on their monthly energy statement during
the holiday season,” said Aaron August, PG&E Vice President of
Utility Partnerships and Innovation.
Simple product substitutions and new habits give customers the
power to reduce costs without sacrificing holiday spirit.
Here are easy ways to save energy this holiday season:
- Set thermostat for savings. Save 2% of your heating bill
for each degree the thermostat is lowered. (If the turndown lasts a
good part of the day or night). Turning down the thermostat from 70
degrees to 65 degrees saves about 10%.
- Upgrade lighting. LEDs use at least 75% less energy and
can last up to 40 holiday seasons. Use a timer to turn off lights
before going to bed.
- Insulate electric water heater. The average household
spends more than $250 per year on water heating. It’s the second
largest energy expense behind heating and cooling.
- Stop drafts in their tracks. Save up to 10% on annual
energy bills by reducing drafts and saving energy by sealing holes
around pipes, wiring, vents, or recessed lights with spray
foam.
- Microwave and save. Reheating leftovers in a microwave
takes less time and uses up to 80% less energy than a standard
oven.
PG&E encourages customers to put these tips into action as
winter approaches in hopes of forming life-long habits the entire
family can keep year-round. To find out how much energy goes to
heating, hot water, appliances, and other uses take PG&E’s
5-minute Home Energy Checkup.
For more easy tips for cold weather savings, visit
www.pge.com/winter.
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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