PECO Customers Can Rake in the Savings This Fall With These Helpful Tips!
September 30 2015 - 12:09PM
Business Wire
With fall weather in the forecast, act now to
save energy and money
Chillier fall weather is on its way, and PECO reminds customers
of easy tips to help save energy and money. The autumn season is
the perfect time to take a look at the energy efficiency of your
home and begin to prepare for winter.
Here are some easy steps customers can take to save energy and
money this fall and winter:
- Keep it sealed. Use caulking or
weather stripping around doors, windows and any openings for
utility services. Locks on your windows can make them tighter and
more draft-resistant. A drafty house lets warm air escape and is
much more costly to keep warm – especially during cooler
weather.
- Upgrade your insulation.
Insulating your home can significantly reduce your heating costs,
while increasing the comfort of your home. Reducing air leaks – in
floors, walls, ceilings, ducts, fireplaces, plumbing penetrations,
doors, windows and vents – could cut 10 percent from an average
household's monthly energy bill.
- Check your ducts for air leaks.
Look for joints that should be connected but have separated, as
leaky ductwork can increase your utility bill significantly.
- Warm up your system. Service
your heating system at the beginning of each heating season. A
well-maintained system will last longer, operate better and save
you money.
- Manage your thermostat. Keep
thermostats set at a constant, comfortable level. You can save
about 2 percent on your heating bill for every degree you lower
your thermostat.
- Be prepared for shorter days.
Cover or remove window air conditioners and adjust outdoor light
timers for length of day and/or daylight savings. Remove screens
from windows and install storm windows.
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
Facebook and Twitter.
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PECOEmily Ryan, 215-841-5555Emily.Ryan@exeloncorp.com
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