Winter Weather Can Increase Energy Use

Summer isn't the only time for higher bills

While there is a slight change to the service availability charge on your bill this month, you might also notice higher energy use depending on the winter temperatures and your holiday habits.

The following tips from www.energy.gov will save money and energy while helping you stay comfortable during the fall and winter months. Many of these tips can be used daily to increase your savings; others are simple and inexpensive actions you can take to ensure maximum savings through the winter.

If you haven’t already, conduct an energy assessment to determine where to save the most, and consider making a larger investment for long-term energy savings. 

More people die from extreme heat each year than from any other weather-related hazard, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Ready.gov site. Please keep these tips in mind during high summertime temperatures.