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Managing your Energy Use While Spending More Time at Home

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Managing your Energy Use While Spending More Time at Home

Wednesday | March 25, 2020
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When you receive your next power bill from Central Electric, we want you to be prepared for your bill to be a little higher than normal if you have been spending more time than usual at home. Many of our member-owners are currently working from home or are staying at home with their children and this increased amount of time at home requires an increased use of electricity.

Here are several quick and easy ways to begin conserving your home’s energy use today to minimize your next bill:

  • Reduce your thermostat. A one degree decrease in heating setpoint can decrease energy use by 3 – 5%.

  • Wash clothes with cold water. Only use hot water for very dirty loads.

  • Change your central HVAC system filter when dirty by the manufacturers recommendations. Dirty filters can impact your home comfort and increase your electricity bill.

  • Set both the upper and lower water heater thermostats no higher than 120° F.

  • Open your blinds and use natural light as much as possible during the day.

  • Turn computers and monitors off when not in use.

  • Enable auto power down feature on gaming consoles.

  • Unplug battery chargers and other cords when not needed.

  • If you don’t unplug them, use energy-saving modes or automatic sleep function on electronics.

  • Set the refrigerator temperature to 34°-37°F and freezer temperature to 0° - 5°F.

Everything you do—from flipping a switch to upgrading your lighting—can add up to big savings. Central Electric understands that there may be circumstances now and in the future that will impact the financial situation of our member-owners due to COVID-19. We ask that if you are having trouble paying your electric bill that you contact us at 800-477-2892 or 605-996-7516 to work out a payment plan.

As your local Touchstone Energy® Cooperative, Central Electric is here for you through these trying times. The seventh cooperative principle is concern for community. By pulling together as a community, we will emerge from this stronger. Take care and stay healthy.

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  • Home
  • Your Cooperative
    • About Us
      • Our History
    • Annual & District Meetings
    • Associated Organizations
    • Board of Directors
    • Bylaws
    • Contact Us
    • Employees
    • Employment
    • Statement of Nondiscrimination
  • Billing Information
    • Apply for Service
    • Billing FAQs
    • Capital Credits
    • Energy Assistance
    • Payment Options
    • Rate Schedule
    • SmartHub Help
  • Member Programs
    • Basin Electric Bus Tour
    • Community Room Rental
    • Co-op Connections® Discount Card
    • Cooperative Connections Newsletter
    • Electric Heat - Sub Metering
    • Loans
    • Operation Round-Up®
    • Rebates & Incentives
    • Renewable Energy Credit (REC) Program
    • Youth Programs & Scholarships
      • Scholarships
  • Products & Services
    • Appliance Sales & Service
    • Heating & Cooling Service
    • Electrical Wiring Service
    • Electric Grills
    • Generators
    • Heat Pumps
    • Mini-Splits
    • Security Lights
    • Solar Well Pumps
    • Water Heaters
    • Testimonials
  • Safety
    • Generator Safety
    • Grain Bin Clearance
    • Outage Preparation
    • Power Line Safety
    • Tree Planting
    • Underground Facilities
  • Energy Expertise
    • Degree Day Information
    • Electric Vehicles
    • Energy Audit
    • Load Management
    • Solar Energy
      • Central Prairie Solar