Saving tips to save energy

Posted: Sun October 29, 2017 @ 12:07

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Youngstown

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio wants to educate Ohioans PUCO how to better manage their energy consumption.

John R. Kasich Governor recognizes October as energy awareness month.

PUCO has to help a list of possibilities, energy consumption and increase energy efficiency as well as program information, Ohioans who have difficulty paying to reduce their energy costs.

"By getting used to practice simple conservation techniques, consumers can reduce their bills to save on their energy consumption and money," said Kim Norris, spokesman PUCO said in a statement.

To ensure that a home effectively keeps warm air and cold air, PUCO offers plenty of advice found here .

Cooking also has a lot of energy. PUCO suggests: Keep the burners and reflectors in a clean oven; defrost freezer periodically to ensure that the gel does not accumulate more than a quarter inch; sets the thawing food and use the microwave instead of with hot water; Check the seal or gasket on the refrigerator door to make sure it fits properly; and will deliver all the old refrigerators or freezers.

To save energy to save on cleaning and maintenance, PUCO suggests: the dishwasher only when it is full work; let air dry dishes; the disc runs at a full charge, depending on the water level for the load size, and using a minimal amount of detergents; Use to wash only warm water wash, which are very dirty; buys a front loading washing machine, using one-third less water than top-loading models; Cleaning of the lint filter in the dryer after each use; waste and repair leaky faucets and toilets to avoid hundreds of gallons of water per week.

At home suggests PUCO to save energy by turning off lights and appliances; Use of the compact fluorescent lamp (CFL); and adjusting the thermostat water heater for adjusting hot or 120 degrees.

PUCO reminds customers of energy as natural gas and electricity companies offer a discount program where the cost of energy consumption covers a period of 12 months.

Help is available for gas and electricity bills are available. The assistance can take the form of a reduction of a heating bill and / or a fixed amount based on income every month to pay. The justification for these programs is usually based on household income.

Programs include: Assistance Program Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP); Percentage of income payment plan Plus (PIPP Plus); Winter crisis program; Weatherization Assistance Program start (HWAP); Summer-crisis program; Heat Share Program; extended payment plans; and energy assistance to military personnel and their families.

Low-income households can for assistance programs to help wage costs into account. Contact PUCO at 800-686-7826 for more information on the guidelines and assistance available to qualifying income.

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