NEWS RELEASE
XCEL ENERGY
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DENVER - As Colorado, and the entire region, is experiencing extreme high temperatures, and crews are battling wildfires, Xcel Energy is reminding customers that simple steps at home can help save energy and lower your energy bill.
Customers can manage their electricity bill and help conserve energy by making small changes in their day and evening routines including setting thermostats to 78 degrees or higher, turning off unnecessary lights, and postponing the use of major appliances until after 8 p.m.
Taking these steps decreases the demand on the electrical grid and reduce customers’ energy bills.
Here are other conservation tips:
- Use electric fans instead of air conditioning when practical.
- Open windows at night to bring in cooler air and close in late morning to conserve the lower temperatures.
- Close drapes and blinds to keep out direct sunlight during hot periods.
- Avoid using evaporative coolers or humidifiers at the same time an air conditioner is running.
- Operate energy-intensive appliances, such as dishwashers, washing machines and dryers, during early morning and late evening hours.
- Limit the opening and reopening of refrigerators, which are major users of electricity in most homes.
- When possible, businesses should shift power-intensive work processes to morning or late evening hours.
More information be found on the Energy Saving Tips page at xcelenergy.com.
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