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More time at home doesn’t have to mean higher energy bills

Thursday | May 14, 2020
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This pandemic is changing all of our lives, and one of those changes means more time at home. You and your family are likely using more energy than before by watching more TV, taking more showers or baths, using your space heater more, doing more laundry, running the dishwasher more, etc. The list goes on!

For simple ways to reduce your electric use, instead try these tips:

  • Try to shorten your shower (using less hot water, which reduces load on your water heater) by a few minutes each time.
  • Wash your clothes with cold water rather than hot. Also use dryer balls to help dry your clothes faster. OR even better, hang dry some of your clothes outside on the line when weather is warm.
  • Don’t turn on your air conditioning until you absolutely have to. In the summer, try to keep your thermostat at 78 degrees for maximum energy efficiency savings. Use fans instead to circulate air, which will help your room feel cooler.
  • Use the microwave or a Crock Pot to cook whenever possible. They use much less energy than your oven or stove.

If you’re still worried about your energy use and want customized advice on how you can save, give us a call Monday through Friday from 7: 30 am to 4 pm. You can also check out the U.S. Department of Energy’s “Energy Saver Guide” at https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/services/energy-saver-guide-tips-sav…;

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Malinta, OH 43535
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  • About Us
    • Application for Electric Service
    • Board of Trustees
    • Territory Map
    • Your Cooperative
    • Continuity of Service Notice
    • Seven Cooperative Principles
    • Code of Regulations
    • Retail Energy Choice Explained
    • The Lineworkers Behind Your Power
  • Member Services
    • Rebates
    • 4-H Clubs & Safety Demos
    • Scholarships
    • Youth Tour
    • Ohio Cooperative Living Magazine
    • Co-op Connections Card
    • Contact Your Representatives
    • Energy Efficiency
  • Paying Your Bill
    • Payment Options
    • Payment Assistance
    • Deceptive Payment Practices
  • Safety/Alerts
    • Report an Outage
    • Storm Checklist
    • Call Before You Dig
    • Planting Trees
    • Safe Use of Electricity
    • Phone/Email Scam Alert
    • Downed Lines
    • Telemarketers Calling You?
  • Events
    • Family Month Giveaways
    • Annual Meeting
    • Farm Science Review
    • Important Dates
    • Member Appreciation Day
  • Helpful Links
    • Energy Efficiency
    • Renewable Energy
    • Co-ops Vote
    • Co-op Organizations
    • ENERGY STAR
    • Beat the Peak & Help Keep Rates Low
    • Voices for Cooperative Power - Send a message to elected officials!
  • Contact Us