PROVIDENCE - Summer is in full swing, and hotter temperatures are on the way.
And while the holiday weekend will bring lots of backyard barbecues and enjoying the outdoors, it also may mean using more electricity to cool both you and your home.
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One of the easiest ways to make an impact on your energy use is by making your home more energy efficient. Consider these energy-efficiency tips to beat the heat this summer: Be a big fan, of fans: Ceiling fans are economical and cost far less to use than air conditioners. Remember to only use ceiling fans in occupied rooms because they work on the wind-chill effect to cool people. Plus, using a ceiling fan lets you raise the temperature setting on your thermostat by one to three degrees.
Make your thermostat, thermo-smart: Speaking of thermostats, a Wi-Fi-enabled smart thermostat automatically adjusts the temperature settings in your home to save you money. According to the
Keep the cold air in, and hot air out: Insulating your attic helps keep heat out. The
Save the chores for nighttime: Minimize the use of major heat-generating appliances - such as dishwashers, stoves, washers and dryers - during the warmest hours of the day. They increase heat gain in your home.
Don't overdo the AC: Just because you have the thermostat set to 68, doesn't mean your home will cool any faster. Lowering your thermostat setting makes the air conditioner run longer and use more energy. So be sure to pick an adequate setting and run with it during the summer season.
Additionally, here are some other ways to save with RI Energy
Track your use: Once you've incorporated some energy-efficiency changes into your life, you can analyze how they are helping to decrease your overall usage at RIEnergy.com. You can quickly and easily sign up for an online account and track your electricity use over time. You'll be able to compare month to month, and use that knowledge to continue to make small changes to save yourself some money.
Try budget billing: Another way you can take control of your energy bill this summer is through our budget billing program. We'll take the average of your electricity use over the past year and even out your monthly payments to make them more predictable. Plus, we've made it easier than ever to enroll. You can sign up for budget billing on our website by signing into your online account and clicking, 'Payment Assistance' to begin the process.
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Get help paying: If you fall behind on your bill, or just need an extension to make your payment, we can help. Check out our assistance programs and payment agreements by clicking 'Help Making Payments' at RIEnergy.com.
From helping to make your home more energy efficient to offering ways to track usage, RI Energy has ways to help you take control of your energy use this summer.
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