Reminder:
LID has planned a power outage, Tomorrow Saturday December 7th, from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This is an estimation, and power could be restored back sooner. Please plan accordingly for your household needs.
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Tips on how to save energy during summer months ☀️
1. Raise your thermostat. In the summer, we recommend setting your thermostat to around 78°F when you’re home and as high as tolerable when you’re away or asleep. Try an experiment with your family and see how much you can comfortably raise the temperature in your home.
2. Check your filters. Clean or change your air filters regularly to maintain proper airflow and keep your HVAC system working efficiently.
...3. Light your home efficiently. Make the upgrade to LED bulbs. They use 75% less energy and last 25 times longer than incandescent bulbs. Plus, they emit less heat, which means less work for your AC. Also, don’t forget to turn off the lights when you leave a room.
4. Make your attic energy efficient. Attics can reach well over 100°F, making it difficult for a central air unit to cool a home, leading to higher electricity bills. Upgrade your attic insulation if needed and install an attic fan to give the central air a break.
5. Seal your windows and doors. Don’t let the cool air escape and hot air enter through drafts in your doors or windows. Test your seals with this trick: put a dollar between the door or window and the seal and close it. If you can easily pull the dollar out, it’s time to replace the seal. Install weather stripping or re-caulk the drafty areas.
6. Save energy doing laundry. To keep costs down in your laundry room, wash and dry full loads and wash in cold water. If you can, hang your laundry to dry. This will save energy and reduce wear and tear on your clothes.
7. Unplug unused electronics. Devices left in standby mode account for an average household energy cost of $100 a year. Use surge protectors to easily switch these electronics off and prevent them from using standby power.
8. Check your refrigerator efficiency. If your fridge is too cold, it could be costing you more money than you think. Check with the manufacturer to find the recommended temperature settings.
9. Close your drapes to prevent extra heat from entering your home. Dark, thick drapes provide more insulation and defense from the sun’s heat.
10. Use ceiling fans. Create airflow with ceiling fans to make yourself feel cooler. Remember to turn them off when you leave the room.
11. Maintain your pool. Consider upgrading your pool pump to a more energy-efficient model to help you save on summer fun. Keep your pool filters clean so they can run efficiently.
12. Use your oven sparingly. Your oven can produce a lot of heat and make your whole house hotter, causing your AC to work harder. Instead of using the oven, try recipes that use a slow cooker, microwave, toaster oven, electric pressure cooker or no appliances at all. Cool meals like pasta salads will help to keep you cool.
We hope these tips can help out ☺️