Community Owned Utilities is interested in meeting your electrical needs, but we are equally interested in energy efficiency. Raise the thermostat a few degrees and keep the shades pulled down in the summer.
Caulk cracks around windows and doors to keep the heat out and the cool in.
Turn down the temperature on your water heater and insulate your water heater to keep the heat in longer. The lower temperature on your water heater and the insulation will mean that less energy is required to reheat. The recommended water heater temperature is between 125 and 140 Fahrenheit. If you have an automatic dishwasher that does not have a water heater option, the thermostat should be set at a minimum of 140 F so the dishwasher will clean effectively. Save heat-producing activities such as clothes washing and drying for cooler evening hours and use cooler wash water.