Summer Tips

1. Caulking
   Caulk windows, doors, baseboards, exhaust fans, dryer vents, and other places where pipes and wires enter the house to save 1% to 4%.
2. Cooling System Checkup
   Get a yearly checkup for your cooling system too because a properly maintained system can save between 1% and 13%.
3. Generator Safety
   For members who need emergency power during an outage, portable generators can be a safe and convenient way to provide electricity if used correctly. Failure to properly use a generator can result in severe injury or death. A safety checklist is available under Energy Information.
4. Raising Your Thermostat
   Experiment with raising your usual thermostat setting in summer because every degree raised will save you between 5% to 10% of your bill.
5. Raising Your Thermostat
   Experiment with raising your usual thermostat setting in summer because every degree raised will save you between 5% to 10% of your bill.

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