Residents Services Business Government How do I English Loading... Energy Saving Tips City of West Point, Georgia » Residents » Utilities » Energy Saving Tips A+ A- Utilities Gas Water Sewer Customer Service Make a Payment Energy Saving Tips Energy Saving Tips Weather is the number one cause of high bills. Only a few days of extreme temperatures can increase your usage and cause your bill to be noticeably higher. The best way to reduce electricity usage and minimize the impacts of hot Georgia summers or cold Georgia winters is through energy-efficiency and conservation efforts. Helpful Winter Weather Tips Temperature Settings Set your thermostat to 68 degrees or less. You can save up to 10% on your heating costs by simply turning your thermostat down 10 to 15 degrees for 8 hours a day. Fireplace Open/Close Flue Don't let heat go up the chimney. Make sure the fireplace flue is closed when not in use. Ceiling Fans Ceiling fans set at a slow speed with the blades angled down push warm air away from ceilings. Insulation Make sure that walls and the attic are properly insulated. Adding fiberglass insulation in the attic is one of the most cost-effective saving measures. Computers Turn computers and monitors off when not in use. Leaving computers on all the time can cost more than $100 per year on electricity. Dishwasher Air dry dishes instead of using the dishwasher's drying heater. Hot Water Heaters Wrapping water heaters with an insulated blanket can save $20 annually for a gas heater and $50 annually on an electric heater. Keep Doors Closed Shut the door or try to minimize the number of times that doors to the outside are opened and closed. Each time doors are opened, cold air enters the house. Weather-Stripping/Caulking Sealing air leaks with caulking and weather-stripping are some cost-effective measures you can take in your home to save on heating bills. HVAC System Tuned Change your filters at least once every 3 months and have your equipment checked annually by a professional. Upgrade Windows You could save hundreds of dollars per year by replacing your old windows with new ENERGY STAR windows that can block up to 70% of the radiant heat indoors during winter. Programmable Thermostat According to the Department of Energy, you can save up to 10% on your cooling costs by turning your thermostat back 10-15% for 8 hours a day. With a programmable thermostat, this can be made into an easy, automated task. 730 1st Avenue, West Point. GA 31833 - 0487 PHONE: (706) 645-2226 | FAX: (706) 643-8150 Department and Divisions Community Development Economic Development Fire and EMS Police and Court Services Public Works Recreation Utilities Community Resources Animal Control Court Services Elections & Voting Garbage & Recycling Online Payment Services Permits & Licensing Planning Documents Agendas & Minutes Contact Us Hours & Location Make a Payment Request for Bids Site map City of West Point, Georgia | All Rights Reserved | Powered by CivicLive | © 2021 Intrado Corporation. | Login