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Xcel offers tips for keeping energy bills in check as heat wave settles in

Cooling the home can account for more than half of the summertime energy bill, according to Xcel
Longmont Leader Staff
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NEWS RELEASE
XCEL ENERGY
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DENVER – Temperatures across Colorado are expected to hover near the triple digit mark over the next 10 days, and with more people at home practicing social distancing, Xcel Energy has some tips to help make your home a little more comfortable and will help you save on your energy bill.

Cooling the home can account for more than half of the summertime energy bill. Raising the thermostat just a few degrees higher can help keep bills in line with what customers might budget each month for electricity.

Additionally, customers can save money by:

  • Investing in a “smart thermostat that allows customers to program and/or adjust thermostat settings from a mobile device can save up to 10% on your energy bill;
  • Supplementing air-conditioning with ceiling and floor fans creates a wind-chill effect and increases air-conditioning cooling efficiency with minimal cost;
  • Using appliances such as washers, dryers and dishwashers after 10:30 p.m., and only running them with full loads to decrease how often the appliances are in use;
  • Using weather stripping to seal doors and windows so cool air can’t escape;
  • Closing blinds and drapes during the heat of the day to block the heat from sunlight;
  • Opening interior doors to allow cool air to circulate in the house. Or, if there is a part of the house not in use, closing it off to keep the cool air where it is desired.

Also, during periods of hot, dry weather check on elderly or ill friends, neighbors and family members who live alone to make sure they’re OK.

If customers fall behind on their bills, they are encouraged to contact Xcel Energy to set up payment arrangements or seek community assistance. All inquiries can be made by calling 1-800-895-4999 or visiting Xcel Energy’s Energy Assistance page at xcelenergy.com. Programs may vary by state.

Xcel Energy offers many programs and rebates to help customers save energy and money, and customers can take advantage of a sale on programmable thermostats. Additional information on saving money on summer bills can be found at the Energy Saving Tips page at xcelenergy.com.

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