We understand that many people and families are responsibly staying home to prevent the spread of the virus, based on Gov. Wolf’s “Stay at Home” order. To help you lower your energy usage while you stay inside, we recommend exploring these tips to save:
Cook with your grill or microwave to keep your home cooler
Give your air conditioner a rest when you can and cool your home with open windows and fans
Replace your incandescent light bulbs with more efficient LEDs
Close your blinds to keep out the afternoon heat
Plug home electronics into power strips and turn off power strips when equipment is not in use
Unplug electronic devices and chargers when they aren’t in use
Give your dryer a break and hang-dry your clothes
Set your thermostat to 78 degrees when you are home and to 85 degrees or “off” when you are away