A few small changes can add up to a whole lot of savings.
Use PGE’s online Progress Tracker to keep track of your gas usage. Reduce your
gas usage throughout December and January and you could get up to a 20% bonus
credit on your PG&E bill.
See below for a whole range of ways to lower your gas costs
in the “tips” section below.
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Lower the thermostat by 1° F (if it’s set
between 60° and 70°F) and you can save as much as 5 % on heating costs.
·
In the winter, open your window coverings on
sunny days to help warm the rooms.
·
Save on heating costs. Keeping your thermostat
set at 68º F during the daytime and 55º F at night can reduce your heating
costs by up to 20%.
·
Dishwashers with booster heaters will let you
lower the water temperature on your water heater, resulting in energy savings.
·
Wrap older water heaters with an insulating
jacket to minimize excess heat loss. And, don’t forget to leave the air intake
vent uncovered when insulating a gas water heater. Savings of up to 10% can be
achieved on water heating costs.
·
In the winter, reverse your ceiling fan motor to
produce an updraft that forces warm air near the ceiling down into your working
space.
·
Properly sealing and insulating your business
can save you up to 20% on heating costs
·
Replacing your old windows with high-efficiency
ENERGY STAR® windows can reduce your heating and cooling costs by up to
15%
·
Have a licensed HVAC contractor check your
central heating/cooling duct system for leaks. Sealing and insulating ducts can
improve the efficiency of your heating system by as much as 20% — and sometimes
much more.
·
Replace your pre-1977 gas furnace (probably
50-60 percent efficient) with the most efficient model and you could cut your
natural gas use by up to 33%.
source: http://www.pge.com/myhome/saveenergymoney/wintersavings/
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