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energy wise


Finding out is the starting point for savings


but where do you start? How can your family use less energy, lower your utility bill and remain comfortable?


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To jump-start your effort, it's useful to know what the top energy users are in your home. With this knowledge, you can choose a path that works best for your family.


Adjust the temperature.


Together, home heating and cooling use the most energy and take the biggest bite out of your energy budget. On the bright side, there are ways you can achieve at least 10 percent savings by taking a few simple low-cost or no-cost steps.


• During cold weather, set your thermostat to 68°F.


• During warm weather, the recommended indoor temperature is 78°F.


• Cleaning the filters of your HVAC system can cut costs from five to 15 percent.


• Clean the coils around your electric baseboard heater to maintain maximum efficiency.


• Caulk and weather-strip around windows and doors to prevent heat from escaping to the outdoors.


No matter what the time of year, proper use of a programmable thermostat can save you 10 percent on your monthly utility bill.


Shine the light on savings.


Take a fresh look at the lighting in your home. If you still use incandescent lighting, your light bulbs are operating at only 25 percent energy efficiency. Replacing your home’s five most frequently used bulbs with Energy Star-certified LEDs could save you $75 per year. Another easy way to save: Turn lights off in rooms that aren't being used.


What's Burning a Hole In Your Home Energy Budget? Water heating efficiency


ost Kiamichi Electric members would like to be more energy efficient and save money,


It's energy-wise to insulate your roof, wall or floor; it also pays to wrap your hot water heater with an insulating blanket. This is even more important more if you have an older unit. For additional efficiency and savings, insulate exposed hot water lines and drain one to two gallons of water from the bottom of your tank annually to prevent sediment build-up.


in U.S. Homes Estimated residential electricity consumption by end use, 2014*


Put cold hard cash back in your wallet.


If your refrigerator was purchased before 2001, chances are it uses 40 percent more energy than a new Energy Star model. If you're considering a new appliance, a new Energy Star refrigerator uses at least 15 percent less energy than non-qualified models and 20 percent less energy than required by current federal standards. There are additional steps you can take to save energy and money. For example, don’t keep your refrigerator too cold. The Department of Energy recommends temperatures of 35°F. – 38°F for the fresh food compartment and 0°F for separate freezers (used for long-term storage).


Other uses include TV, set-top boxes, home entertainment and gaming systems, monitors and networking equipment, clothes dryer, small electric devices, heating elements and motors.


Top Five Energy Users


SMART THERMOSTATS: Programmable thermostats are great, but what if your thermostat could learn your behavior? Smart thermostats can do that. After a week or so of routine use, a smart thermostat remembers your preferences and settings. It them begins to automatically adjust your heating and air conditioning with a goal to save energy. Since the smart thermostat connects to the Internet, you can control it from your phone via an app. But the best part about using smart thermostats? Coming home to a temperature that’s just right!


Space Cooling 13%


Lighting 11%


Space Heating 9%


By understanding how your home uses energy, you can determine the best ways to keep more money in your wallet.


Refrigeration 7%


*Source: EIA


Kiamichi Electric offers free home energy evaluations to help you save. To visit with your co-op energy experts, please call your co-op at 800-888-2731 or visit www.kiamichielectric.org to learn more about our energy saving programs


Water Heating 9%


Top Five Energy Users


in U.S. Homes Estimated residential electricity consumption by end use, 2014*


Other uses include TV, set-top boxes, home entertainment and gaming systems, monitors and networking equipment, clothes dryer, small electric devices, heating elements and motors.


Space Cooling 13%


Lighting 11%


Water Heating 9%


Space Heating 9%


Refrigeration 7%


*Source: EIA


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