Everyone likes staying cool and comfortable during the hot months of summer. Want to know something else everyone likes? Saving money! Here are some top energy-saving tips for keeping money in your pocket this season.
- Adjust your thermostat up just a couple degrees. Even a slight change can make a meaningful difference on your utility bill.
- If you haven’t done so already, consider installing a programmable thermostat. These handy devices can save as much as 10% on your annual energy use.
- When the hottest part of the day hits, try closing your blinds, drapes and curtains. This will help keep the summer heat outside where it belongs.
- Kitchens are generally the hottest room in any home. During warmer weather, avoid using your oven as much as possible.
- Use air fryers or microwaves to cook your summer meals.
- Summer is grilling season! Steaks, chops, veggies and burgers taste great fresh off the grill and also keep the heat out of your kitchen.
- Backyard picnics with delicious sandwiches and salads are another way to save energy and keep your kitchen cool.
Be sure to check out our weather calendar. It provides insight into temperature extremes that might affect your bill, including daily temperatures in your area, plus comparisons to daily average temperatures from previous years.
Also, if you have an advanced meter, your My Meter dashboard provides helpful tools to manage your energy use. It lets you see how your habits affect your energy use and how extreme weather can change your bills, and you can track other factors that impact your monthly costs.
Visit lge-ku.com/tips for more info and advice on energy efficiency.
