PECO Provides Tips to Help Customers Fall into Savings
October 18 2016 - 12:05PM
Business Wire
Customers should take action now to save
electricity and natural gas this winter
It may be early in the fall season, but PECO says now is the
best time for customers to take the necessary steps to save
electricity, natural gas and money this winter. By following a few
simple tips and making a few easy energy efficiency improvements,
customers could save 20 percent or more on their winter heating
bills.
- Keep it sealed. A drafty
house lets warm air escape and is much more costly to keep warm –
especially during cooler weather. Use caulking around doors,
windows and any openings for utility services. Locks on your
windows can make them tighter and more resistant to
drafts. Keep your fireplace damper closed when the fireplace
is not in use.
- 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,
doors, windows and vents, and around plumbing – could cut 10
percent from an average household's monthly energy bill.
- Check ducts for air
leaks. Look for joints that should be connected but have
separated. 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 more efficiently 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 cooler weather.
Remove screens and air conditioners from windows and install storm
windows.
- Shorter days and longer lights.
Don’t forget to adjust outdoor lighting timers as the
nights grow longer. Take the time to replace older
incandescent bulbs with new PECO discounted energy efficient LED
bulbs.
Looking for customized solutions to help you save energy and
money? With a PECO energy assessment or energy audit, a PECO
energy advisor will visit your home, provide a personal energy
assessment and offer energy-efficient upgrades on the spot that
could save you up to 20 percent on your monthly energy
bill. Learn more about this and many other ways to save energy and
money 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). The
company’s 2,400 dedicated employees provide advanced, innovative
energy solutions to 1.6 million electric and more than 511,000
natural gas customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. In 2015
PECO delivered 86.9 billion cubic feet of natural gas and 38
billion kilowatt-hours of electricity. The company also has an
estimated annual economic impact of $4.5 billion in Pennsylvania,
supporting more than 9,600 local jobs and producing $760 million in
labor income. 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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