Don’t Let Winter Weather Bring You Down – Spring into Energy Savings with PECO!
March 20 2015 - 10:00AM
Business Wire
Snow may be falling on the first day of spring, but warmer
weather is right around the corner. The change in season is the
perfect reminder to weatherize your home to ensure it is as energy
efficient as possible, saving energy and money.
Here are some easy steps customers can take to make a
difference:
- Keep it sealed: Inspect the
caulking or weather stripping around windows, doors and any
openings for utility services. A drafty house lets cool air escape
and is much more costly to keep cool – especially during warmer
weather.
- Clear the air: Replacing your
old central air conditioner with a new ENERGY STAR®-qualified model
can reduce your cooling costs by as much as 30 percent. Change your
filter regularly to ensure optimal performance.
- Upgrade your insulation:
Insulating your home can significantly reduce your heating and
cooling costs, while increasing the comfort of your home in both
hot and cold weather.
- Consider the benefits of yard
work. Proper selection and placement of trees, shrubs, and
vines adds attractiveness and also helps lower the heating and
cooling needs of a home.
PECO encourages customers to always put safety first.
Customers are reminded to dial 811 at least three days before
digging to ensure the area is safe for planting.
Here are a few tips to help you stay cool when the summer heat
is on!
- Manage your thermostat: Keep
thermostats set at a constant, comfortable level. Just by raising
your thermostat from 72 to 78 degrees, you could save up to 6
percent off your cooling bills.
- Stay shaded: If possible, keep
your room air conditioner out of the sun. Room air conditioners
work best when kept cool. Close blinds, drapes and shades during
the hottest part of the day. This keeps the strong sunlight from
heating your home.
- Be a fan: Consider installing a
ceiling fan. During warmer weather a ceiling fan will create a cool
breeze and keep the air circulating in your home.
- Cool the kitchen: Instead of
using your oven or stove in warmer weather, which can generate more
heat, fire up the outdoor grill for cooking. You also can use your
microwave or other countertop appliances in place of the stove or
oven.
Looking for even more ways to save energy and money? With PECO
Smart House Call, we’ll send an energy advisor to your home,
provide a personal energy assessment and offer energy-efficient
upgrades on the spot. By identifying energy-efficiency
opportunities around your home, you could save up to 20 percent on
your monthly energy bill. Learn more at peco.com/smartideas or call
1-888-5PECO-SAVE.
Based in Philadelphia, PECO is an electric and natural gas
utility subsidiary of Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC). PECO serves
1.6 million electric and more than 506,000 natural gas customers in
southeastern Pennsylvania and employs about 2,400 people in the
region. PECO delivered 89.9 billion cubic feet of natural gas and
37.5 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity in 2014. Founded in
1881, PECO is one of the Greater Philadelphia Region's most active
corporate citizens, providing leadership, volunteer and financial
support to numerous arts and culture, education, environmental,
economic development and community programs and organizations. For
more information visit PECO.com, and connect with the company on
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