帮助你在家里节约能源的建议
Take advantage of these helpful tips for saving energy in your home every day. Small but simple steps you can take to save energy which will help with your bill in the long term.
为每个计划省钱的小贴士
调节恒温器
夏季调高，不用时关闭. 即使几度也能显著降低空调成本. 在夏天，把你的空调调到78度或更高. Changing the A/C thermostat from 72 to 78 degrees can save up to 12% of your cooling costs. 获得遥控器并获得回扣 智能可编程恒温器.
夏天要遮挡阳光直射
关闭 window coverings or shade exposed windows with solar shade screens, 反思的电影, 遮雨篷或 树.
断电
关闭或设置办公设备在不使用时的电源. Turning off one computer and monitor nightly and on weekends can save up to $80 a year. 设置电脑, monitors and copiers to use sleep mode when not in use can help cut energy costs by up to 50 percent. 使用电源插座或拔掉数码录像机等电子设备的插头, 游戏机和电视即使关机也会耗电.
调低热水器上的恒温器
120°F对于大多数常见用途是足够的. A 10° F reduction can save up to five percent on water heating costs. 这只会影响燃气的使用，除非你的热水器是电的.
在正确的设备上流式传输
当流式传输内容时, choose the smallest device that makes sense for the number of people watching. Game consoles can use 10 times more power than streaming through a tablet or laptop.
K保持炉子清洁
每月检查一次炉膛过滤器，并定期更换. A dirty air filter can increase your energy costs and cause problems with your equipment.
升级你的照明
还有LED灯泡, 使用“能源之星”灯具, 哪种能源消耗更少，产生的热量更少.
使用小家电
Instead of using the oven, use small appliances such as a microwave, toaster oven or slow cooker. 他们使用更少的能源，不会给你的家增加太多的热量.
保持冰箱满
一个满的冰箱比一个空的更有效率. 把冷的东西放在一起，让冰箱和冰柜保持凉爽. Consider storing a supply of emergency water to keep your fridge full.
最大化使用洗碗机
Run full loads and consider turning off the dry cycle and letting your dishes air dry.
点燃烤架
在外面做饭，把厨房的热量带走. It’s also a good excuse to get your family outside and away from electronics.
在我的帐户中注册提醒
Keep track of your use by signing up for billing and energy use alerts in 我的账户.
从空调切换到风扇
If you can comfortably use a fan instead of air conditioning, it makes a big difference. Using a portable or ceiling fan to circulate air in one room can cost about 4 cents per hour. Cooling your entire house with central A/C can cost about $1 to $2 per hour.
定期更换空调过滤网
Clean or replace the filter in your central A/C to help it run more efficiently.
寻找漏气处
Weatherstrip and caulk drafty doors and windows to keep conditioned air in and save up to 5% on cooling costs.
使用发光二极管
用led(发光二极管)代替白炽灯泡, 它们能提供相同数量的光, 耗电量减少75%，使用寿命延长10倍.
升级你的泳池泵
Filter your swimming pool for less when you switch to an energy-efficient, variable-speed pool pump.
使用游泳池或水疗中心的盖子
盖子可以减少高达90%的热量损失.
安装占用传感器
These inexpensive devices can reduce lighting costs by up to 40 percent.
投资节能设备
始终寻找ENERGY STAR®标志, 这表明它符合联邦能源效率标准.
季节性的技巧
阻挡热量
Weather strip and caulk drafty doors and windows to keep the cold air in and hot air out. 在白天最热的时候，盖上窗户以阻挡太阳的热量. If you can, open windows at night and early mornings to let the cool air in.
保持你的空调合适
每1-2个月检查一次空调的过滤器. Dirty filters cause your system to work harder to keep you cool, wasting energy.
不要被热水烫伤
如果可能的话，把热水器上的恒温器调到华氏120度. You’ll not only save energy; you’ll avoid scalding your hands.
Avoid creating more heat Use heat-generating appliances such as washers, 早上或晚上使用烘干机和洗碗机.
阻挡寒冷
Weatherstrip and caulk drafty doors and windows to keep the chilly air out. 在中午, open window coverings to let in the sun’s heat and close them at night to block the cold.
led假日照明
在假期里, 用LED灯装饰, 哪种节日灯比白炽灯节能90%. Save even more by setting a timer to keep displays on only when people are seeing them.
减少池过滤时间
冬季尽量减少泳池的过滤和清扫.
调节恒温器
Set the thermostat at 68 degrees during the day and lower at night, if health permits. Lowering the thermostat three to five degrees can save up to 10 percent on heating costs.
完成年度维护
修理漏水的水龙头和管道. Hot water leaks cause increased demand on the water heater which increases natural gas use. 别忘了检查通风管道是否漏水. 漏水的管道会增加10%到30%的供暖成本.
寻找漏气处
Install proper caulking and weather-stripping; this can save roughly 10 to 15 percent on heating bills.
能源使用计划的具体提示
Shift键保存
Shift some of your energy use outside of higher-priced on-peak hours of 4 p.m. 到晚上9点.m. Simple ways to shift include doing laundry or running your dishwasher during off-peak or super off-peak periods.
设置可编程恒温器
With a programmable thermostat, you can adjust the temperature during on-peak hours of 4 p.m. 到晚上9点.m.
调整泳池计时器
将池过滤和自动池扫描时间设置在下午4点之前.m. 或者晚上9点以后.m.
规划你的收费
You could save money by programming your EV to charge at night during super off-peak hours from midnight to 6 a.m.
注意您的使用和生成
You can track your excess energy generation that goes out to the grid, 以及你在“我的账户”里的收入. While seasonal fluctuations are to be expected — your solar system’s output will naturally go down in the winter when there are fewer daylight hours — a professional may be able to diagnose a non-seasonal drop.
年度检查
Be sure to keep up with basic maintenance and annual checkups with a professional to make sure your system is operating at full capacity. Check with your installer to see if your package includes maintenance. 特别是太阳能电池板，几乎不需要维护, 但偶尔的清洁和检查将最大限度地节省你的钱.
修剪树木
Regularly check to make sure your panels are not covered by shade from nearby 树.
你可以节省能源和金钱的其他方法
注册账单援助
We also offer bill assistance programs for those that may need help paying their bill. You can explore options by visiting our assistance page and see if you are eligible for a monthly discount, 提高能源效率, 或者使用某些医疗设备并需要帮助.
注册Level Pay
You can have a more predictable energy bill simply by signing up for our Level Pay Plan. It automatically evens out the monthly highs and lows so your energy bills are more consistent. 当你知道会发生什么，就更容易计划你的预算. 访问practicaldrilling.com/lpp 把你的账号准备好.
参加需求响应计划
查看我们的需求响应计划 这可以帮助你在节省能源的同时省钱. 你可以选择参与可持续发展目标&E或第三方提供商.