This energy-saving Website is presented by these four locally owned power cooperatives serving suburban Indianapolis with electricity: Boone REMC, Central Indiana Power, Hendricks Power Cooperative, and South Central Indiana REMC.
Save Energy and Save Money
These tips for saving energy will help you save money on your electric bill. Check out the "no-cost or low-cost ways" to reduce the amount of energy you use in your home.
Keep your house cool with natural ventilation instead of air conditioning as much as possible, especially during spring and autumn months.
Keep your thermostat set at 78 degrees when you are at home this summer.
Turn your thermostat up to 85 degrees when you're not at home to enjoy your air conditioning. Or better yet, turn it off altogether.
A programmable thermostat can be set to automatically turn on your air conditioning 45 minutes before you get home.
If you have a window air conditioner, you can automatically turn it on and off with a low- cost appliance timer.
Close the blinds or curtains on the south and west sides of your house to keep out scorching afternoon heat.
Changing your air conditioner’s air filter once a month can save up to 5% on your monthly electric bill. And it keeps your house cleaner!
Caulking around windows and doors will keep the heat out and the cool air in.
Using a ceiling fan can make a room feel nearly 4 degrees cooler. Whole house fans also do a good job of moving air throughout the house.
Remove any shrubs or plants that interfere with air movement around your air conditioner, and always keep it in good repair.
