Summer weather is here and now is a good time to find simple ways to keep your home cool. These tips can help you use less energy and lower costs.
- Wait for a full dishwasher.Use less water and save energy by only running your dishwasher when it’s full. Use the no-heat drying option to save even more.
- Wash clothes in cold water. Heating water accounts for about 90% of your washer’s energy use, so wash laundry in cold water whenever possible. In summer, running laundry at night can also help reduce indoor heat.
- Cook efficiently. Using the right size pot on a burner can save about $18 a year on natural gas. And cooking small portions with a microwave, slow cooker, air fryer or toaster oven instead of your range or conventional oven can reduce energy use by as much as 75%–while also lowering summer air-conditioning costs.
- Enroll in Budget Billing. Budget Billing lets you know exactly what your bill will be each month. It can help reduce the impact of seasonal weather changes that affect your bill.