As cooler weather approaches, Greer CPW would like to remind you to schedule your gas connections, pilot lighting, or general maintenance for your heating units in advance. [Read More]
As cooler weather approaches, Greer CPW would like to remind you to schedule your gas connections, pilot lighting, or general maintenance for your heating units in advance. [Read More]
The Upstate of South Carolina is currently experiencing a higher drought intensity than the rest of the state. Even with the recent increase of rainfall, ground water storage is still depleted so we need to do all we can to conserve our water. In order to promote water conservation, Greer ... [Read More]
There are four factors that affect heating and cooling costs: the outdoor temperature; the thermal efficiency of your home (insulation); the efficiency of your heating and cooling system; and the temperature you want to maintain inside the home (thermostat setting).
There is nothing you can do that more effectively controls the ... [Read More]
Just because you are able to get away and take some time off, doesn’t necessarily mean your electric appliances are getting off too. Therefore you can’t always expect your electric bills to be dramatically lower when you’ve been away on vacation.
While you are away from home, your refrigerator, water heater ... [Read More]
The tips below can help you save money and extend the life of your household appliances.
Water Heater
Repair leaky faucets promptly. A faucet that leaks a single drop of hot water each second can waste up to 200 gallons of hot water per month, as well as the energy used ... [Read More]
The tips below can help you conserve energy and save money on your energy bills.
Furnaces / Heat Pumps
Check your furnace filter monthly and replace it when it appears dirty. Lower your thermostat temperature to the lowest temperature that is comfortable to your family. You may save as much as 3 percent ... [Read More]
Staying warm in the winter and managing your energy usage can be a challenge. Keep in mind that your home’s heating and cooling system makes up about half of your total annual energy bill. Read how you can save energy and stay warm with these cool weather home energy-saving tips.
Heating:
Have ... [Read More]
Taking control of your energy use is probably easier than you realize.
That’s because you have almost complete control over which appliances and electrical devices in your home will operate and for how long. It sounds simple, but of course there are some things you can’t just turn off and leave ... [Read More]
No Cost:
Turn up your thermostat. During warm weather months, set your thermostat to 78 degrees or higher when the work place is occupied, and 85 degrees or off after business hours. Using ceiling or room fans allows you to set the thermostat higher because the air movement will cool the room. ... [Read More]
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