Grow Your Summer Energy Savings
Union County Electric Cooperative can help you save money.
When I think about energy efficiency, I think about that bounty of food, and how with just a few simple actions, you can use less electricity and reap the rewards of energy savings.
You don’t need to be a farmer or botanist to know that plants need water––just like you don’t have to be a lineworker or engineer to know that adjusting the thermostat or turning off lights can reduce your monthly electric bill. In fact, if you read Union County Electric Cooperative Connections publication regularly and follow us on Facebook, you know there are a lot of things you can do at home to save electricity and money.
Summer months bring some of the highest energy bills of the year. But why? Cooling your home accounts for a large portion of your monthly energy use, and the hotter it gets, the harder (and longer) your air conditioner works to keep you cool. But I’d also like to share a few ways we’re here to help you save––not only during the dog days of summer but throughout the year.
One of the great things about being part of Union County Electric Cooperative is that we’re locally owned by you, our members. So instead of making profits, we can focus on helping our community. That’s why we’ve developed incentives and programs to help you keep your money in your wallet.
Save money with these easy incentives:
Rebates – Union County Electric Cooperative offers 6 ways to give you money back for efficient equipment you purchase, like heat pumps and water heaters. Many of our rebates can be claimed by simply filling out a form. Find a list of all our rebates at www.unioncounty.coop/rebates-incentives.
Energy Audits – Our energy advisors can determine the overall efficiency of your home and help you with ways to improve it.
Take Control of Your Use – Use a Sense Home Energy Monitor and login to your Union County Electric App to track and monitor your energy use. With the home energy monitor can see in real time when your usage spikes, so you can make changes.
Ways to Pay – If you’re having a difficult time paying the higher bills that come with increased used in the summer, contact us to learn about our budget billing program. This will levelized your bill, allowing you to budget better throughout the year.
Most people don’t know everything about electricity, and that’s why we’re here to help you. There are no investors making profits here. Just knowledgeable people with local jobs, working for our neighbors to ensure there is electricity available when you need it. Contact us, and we can work with you to find more ways to save energy––and money.
Until next month, God bless and stay safe.