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Did you know the ideal temperature for most people is between 18°C and 21°C? With that in mind, our fourth energy-saving tip of the week is to turn down your thermostat. Reducing your thermostat by just one degree could save around £105 a year. You could save even more by turning your heating off when you aren't home. For more handy tips to lower your energy use at home and your energy bills, visit https://lnkd.in/dyxGReU If you need some help or advice with your energy supply, visit https://lnkd.in/gM9x4jir #EnergySaversWeek, #EnergyKnowHow

Heading into Big Energy Saving Week, consider these strategies to trim down your energy use: 1. Check your doors and windows for leaks; seal with weather stripping if needed. 2. Schedule a home energy assessment to determine your home's efficiency. 3. Transition to LED lights for a cost-effective and energy-efficient lighting solution. Small changes can lead to significant energy savings and more dollars in your pocket. #BigSavingsEnergyWeek #EnergyEfficiency

Cutting your monthly expenses just became easier! Follow these #StateFarm suggestions to potentially reduce your energy costs. Click to begin! https://lnkd.in/gFe6XgWb

Are you using a programmable thermostat in your Nelson home? Automate temperature adjustments and enjoy a cozy home while cutting down on energy costs. Investing in a programmable thermostat might be your best financial move yet! Read more here and let us know your favourite energy saving tip in the comments: https://lnkd.in/d9wrMJ-W #SmartHome #EnergySavings #NelsonBC #ProgrammableThermostat

Let's call it, the watt not taken. I feel annoyingly compelled to state the obvious but reduction of energy consumption seems to be something that is being pushed to the back burner of carbon emissions. I try to explain to my kids that turning off the damn lights when they leave the room matters: if one-third of U.S. households were to adopt the practice of turning off a single 10-watt LED bulb for 8 hours daily, the economic impact would be substantial. This stupidly simple energy-saving habit could collectively save over 1.2 billion kilowatt-hours annually. In purely economic terms, this translates to approximately $156 million in cost savings for these households, assuming average electricity cost of 13 cents per kilowatt-hour. This substantial energy savings would reduce the demand for new energy production capacity by approximately 130 megawatts. As a person that invests in and develops new generation capacity, I know that arguing for reduced consumption cuts into my bottom line but...flip the switch.

Simple solutions save energy. Did you know ENERGY STAR light bulbs produce less heat, up to 90 percent less than standard bulbs, last longer and save money for homes and businesses? It's a fact that U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Deputy Director of Operations Sabrina Ferguson-Ward knows well. Learn more about ways to reduce energy and make an impact: https://lnkd.in/geH-kYVW.

Savings on savings on savings! 1. Making clean energy upgrades to your home could lower your utility costs. 2. With Home Energy Rebates, you can save $$$ on making those upgrades. 3. This could help reduce your carbon footprint and save our planet. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eNjHrr7j

More control ➡️ More savings With our new rate structure, 59% of our members are saving an average of $35 on their bills compared to the old rates, and another 21% are seeing an increase of less than $12. It’s all about making smart choices to maximize your savings! Here are some helpful tips to help you save even more: ➡️ Move heavy electricity use outside of peak hours to take advantage of lower-cost energy. ➡️ Log in to your SmartHub account to track and adjust your energy consumption. ➡️ Limit use and consider a timer for your water heater. ➡️ Pre-cool or pre-heat your home before peak hours. Learn how our members are saving and find more tips to reduce your bill at: https://lnkd.in/ev68KndU #EnergySavings #BroadRiverElectric

Picture this: It's the heart of winter. A snowstorm is raging outside, and suddenly, your lights flicker and go out. The temperature starts to drop. You're left in the cold and dark. This isn't a scene from a dystopian novel. It could be our reality if we don't prioritize prudent planning for adequate supply of electricity generation in the United States. The importance of electricity in our everyday lives cannot be overstated. It powers everything from our essential home appliances to our vital healthcare systems. Yet, its generation is often taken for granted. Consider this: The demand for electricity is predicted to skyrocket in the future, thanks to the proliferation of electric vehicles and smart home technologies. However, our existing power grid is aging, and renewable energy sources are still not fully tapped. If we don't plan prudently, we could face a severe electricity shortage in the near future. But this isn't just about preventing power outages. It's also about creating an energy sector that is sustainable, resilient, and equitable. Prudent planning can help us make the transition to cleaner energy sources, improve the reliability of our power grid, and ensure that electricity remains affordable for all Americans. So, let's make it our mission to plan for the future of electricity generation in the United States. Let's invest in modernizing our power grid, developing renewable energy technologies, and training the next generation of energy workers. Remember, the future is bright, but only if we keep the lights on. Join the conversation below to share your thoughts on this pressing issue.

This summer, consumers should brace themselves for skyrocketing electricity bills driven by record-high temperatures and soaring natural gas prices. The U.S. average monthly residential power bill is set to hit $173 in June, July, and August—a 3% increase from last year. Regions along the Pacific Ocean and in the Northeast will bear the brunt, while the Southwest bakes under unprecedented heat. It’s time to stray from natural gas’s volatile market and climatic conditions. Solar energy plays an important role in mitigating the effects of rising temperatures and meeting the increasing demand for electricity during peak seasons. With increased investment in sustainability, we can build a system that accelerates the transition to #cleanenergy. More from The Wall Street Journal.