ATLANTA, Feb. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power
reminds customers that a few easy fixes around the house will help
them stay warm during cold winter weather, while saving money and
energy. Making small changes to increase home energy efficiency can
deliver big savings for customers during the winter and throughout
the year:
- Focus on the Fireplace – Close the flue damper tightly
or leave cracked if it's a standing pilot light when the fireplace
is not in use to keep conditioned air in the living space. Consider
increasing fireplace efficiency with a heat-circulating fireplace
and chimney adapter system.
- Let it Flow – Heating accounts for as much as 50 percent
of a home's typical winter energy usage. Maximize the efficiency of
your units by changing the filters once a month, or every three
months for pleated filters.
- Thinking Thermostats – Install a programmable thermostat
that automatically adjusts the home's temperature settings when you
are away from the house, and save up to $100 a year in energy costs, plus Georgia Power
rebates of up to $100.
- It's Great to Insulate – Keep heat where it belongs with
proper insulation in attics and walls. You'll save energy 24/7 and
be eligible for hundreds of dollars in rebates from Georgia
Power.
- Caulk & Strip – Replace cracked or peeling caulk or
weather stripping around doors and windows to save up to 10 percent
on energy use.
Saving Made Easy
Georgia Power works year round
to provide customers with energy saving tools and resources online
at www.GeorgiaPower.com/save, including hundreds of easy energy
tips, access to a free online energy checkup or a free in-home
energy audit and a variety of rebates and incentives for both homes
and businesses. Additionally, step by step instructions for the
do-it-yourselfer are easy to find on Georgia Power's YouTube
Channel with new #PowerfulSavings tips often from @GeorgiaPower on
Twitter.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest
subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), one of the nation's
largest generators of electricity. Value, Reliability,
Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the
company's promise to 2.4 million customers in all but four of
Georgia's 159 counties. Committed
to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates
below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse,
innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, 21st century coal
and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric
and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering
world-class service to its customers every day and the company is
consistently recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry
leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit
www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook
(Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower) and Twitter
(Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower).
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