Kick Out the Cold this Winter Season with 100 Energy Saving Actions from Consumers Energy
Consumers Energy has announced energy-saving strategies to help Michigan customers manage winter heating costs. The company highlights that home heating accounts for approximately 30% of customers' energy bills, with water heaters contributing nearly 15%. Installing a programmable smart thermostat can save up to 20% on heating costs, with customers typically saving 1-3% for each degree reduction.
Key recommendations include regular heating system maintenance, sealing drafts, utilizing ceiling fans effectively, and optimizing water heater settings to 120 degrees. The company also reminds customers that assistance is available through their 2-1-1 service for those needing help with energy bills. Consumers Energy serves 6.8 million residents across Michigan's Lower Peninsula counties.
Consumers Energy ha annunciato strategie per il risparmio energetico per aiutare i clienti del Michigan a gestire i costi di riscaldamento invernale. L'azienda sottolinea che il riscaldamento domestico rappresenta circa 30% delle bollette energetiche dei clienti, con gli scaldabagni che contribuiscono per quasi un 15%. Installare un termostato intelligente programmabile può far risparmiare fino al 20% sui costi di riscaldamento, con i clienti che tipicamente risparmiano 1-3% per ogni grado di riduzione.
Le raccomandazioni chiave includono la manutenzione regolare del sistema di riscaldamento, la sigillatura delle fessure, l'uso efficace dei ventilatori a soffitto e l'ottimizzazione delle impostazioni dello scaldabagno a 120 gradi. L'azienda ricorda inoltre ai clienti che è disponibile assistenza attraverso il servizio 2-1-1 per coloro che necessitano aiuto con le bollette energetiche. Consumers Energy serve 6,8 milioni di residenti nei comitati della penisola inferiore del Michigan.
Consumers Energy ha anunciado estrategias de ahorro de energía para ayudar a los clientes de Michigan a gestionar los costos de calefacción invernal. La compañía destaca que la calefacción del hogar representa aproximadamente 30% de las facturas de energía de los clientes, y los calentadores de agua contribuyen con casi 15%. Instalar un termostato inteligente programable puede ahorrar hasta un 20% en costos de calefacción, con los clientes normalmente ahorrando 1-3% por cada grado de reducción.
Las recomendaciones clave incluyen el mantenimiento regular del sistema de calefacción, sellar corrientes de aire, utilizar ventiladores de techo de manera efectiva y optimizar la configuración del calentador de agua a 120 grados. La compañía también recuerda a los clientes que hay asistencia disponible a través de su servicio 2-1-1 para aquellos que necesitan ayuda con las facturas de energía. Consumers Energy sirve a 6.8 millones de residentes en los condados de la Península Inferior de Michigan.
컨슈머스 에너지는 미시간 고객들이 겨울 난방 비용을 관리할 수 있도록 에너지 절약 전략을 발표했습니다. 이 회사는 가정 난방이 고객의 에너지 요금의 약 30%를 차지하며, 온수기가 거의 15%를 차지한다고 강조합니다. 프로그래머블 스마트 온도 조절기를 설치하면 난방 비용에서 최대 20%를 절약할 수 있으며, 고객들은 일반적으로 매도 1-3%를 절약합니다.
주요 권장 사항에는 정기적인 난방 시스템 유지 보수, 외풍 차단, 천장 팬을 효과적으로 활용하기 및 온수기 설정을 120도에 최적화하기가 포함됩니다. 이 회사는 또한 에너지 요금 지원이 필요한 고객을 위해 2-1-1 서비스를 통해 지원을 받을 수 있다고 상기시킵니다. 컨슈머스 에너지는 미시간의 하부 반도 카운티에 680만 거주자를 제공합니다.
Consumers Energy a annoncé des stratégies d'économie d'énergie pour aider les clients du Michigan à gérer les coûts de chauffage hivernaux. L'entreprise souligne que le chauffage domestique représente environ 30% des factures d'énergie des clients, les chauffe-eaux contribuant à près de 15%. L'installation d'un thermostat intelligent programmable peut permettre d'économiser jusqu'à 20% sur les coûts de chauffage, les clients économisant généralement 1-3% pour chaque degré de réduction.
Les recommandations clés incluent l'entretien régulier du système de chauffage, le scellement des courants d'air, l'utilisation efficace des ventilateurs de plafond et l'optimisation des réglages du chauffe-eau à 120 degrés. L'entreprise rappelle également aux clients qu'une assistance est disponible via leur service 2-1-1 pour ceux ayant besoin d'aide avec leurs factures d'énergie. Consumers Energy dessert 6,8 millions de résidents dans les comtés de la péninsule inférieure du Michigan.
Consumers Energy hat Energiesparstrategien angekündigt, um den Kunden in Michigan bei der Bewältigung der Heizkosten im Winter zu helfen. Das Unternehmen hebt hervor, dass die Heizung zu Hause etwa 30% der Energierechnungen der Kunden ausmacht, während Wasserheizer fast 15% beitragen. Die Installation eines programmierbaren Smart-Thermostats kann bis zu 20% der Heizkosten einsparen, wobei die Kunden normalerweise 1-3% für jeden Grad der Senkung sparen.
Wichtige Empfehlungen sind die regelmäßige Wartung des Heizsystems, das Abdichten von Zugluft, die effektive Nutzung von Deckenventilatoren und die Optimierung der Einstellungen des Wasserheizers auf 120 Grad. Das Unternehmen erinnert die Kunden auch daran, dass Unterstützung über ihren 2-1-1-Dienst für diejenigen verfügbar ist, die Hilfe bei Energierechnungen benötigen. Consumers Energy versorgt 6,8 Millionen Einwohner in den Landkreisen der unteren Halbinsel von Michigan.
- Company offers concrete solutions for customers to reduce energy costs
- Provides assistance programs for customers struggling with energy bills
- Large customer base of 6.8 million residents indicates stable market position
- Seasonal increase in customer bills expected during winter
- High dependency on heating costs (30% of energy bills)
Customers can take control of home heating costs through these easy to implement strategies
"Simply making a few small meaningful changes can make a big difference for your wallet, without sacrificing your comfort," said Lauren Snyder, Consumers Energy's vice president of customer experience. "We want to be sure our customers stay safe and warm this winter."
Home heating costs account for about 30 percent of customers' energy bills, with water heaters alone accounting for almost 15 percent. By addressing these two key areas of consumption, customers can take control and maximize their cost savings.
One of the easiest ways to save is by installing a programmable smart thermostat now that the heating season is starting. Doing so could save as much as 20 percent on heating costs. Customers typically save 1 percent to 3 percent for every degree they dial down their thermostat. Plus, customers can save money by installing a programmable or wi-fi thermostat, often at reduced costs through ConsumersEnergyStore.com.
Consumers Energy offers these additional cost-saving tips:
- Have your heating system tuned up and inspected by a service professional and replace your furnace filter. If you furnace can breathe more easily it will use less energy.
- Make sure your attic, basement, garage, and exterior doors are closed to prevent cold drafts from getting in and heat from getting out. A gap of just one-eighth of an inch around your windows or doors is like having a softball size hole in them, allowing cold air in and making your furnace work harder to accommodate for that extra cold air.
- Turn on your ceiling fan. Ceiling fans set at a slow speed can push warm air away that rises to the ceiling and move it around the room without creating a chilling breeze.
- When it comes to savings on heating your water, take a shower instead of a bath which uses less hot water.
- Set your water heater temperature at 120 degrees. By lowering the temperature, you can cut water heating bills without sacrificing comfort.
- Save even more by setting your water heater to "on vacation" (if your unit has this feature) when you're away from home more than two days.
To see all the 100 Ways to Save, customers can visit consumersenergy.com/saveenergy.
Snyder also reminded people that help is available for anyone who needs assistance with their energy bill. People can call 2-1-1, a free resource that connects people with nonprofit organizations or visit consumersenergy.com/assistance.
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