There are some things you can do right now to reduce your summer utility bill. Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) says during a hot day, set your thermostat higher so the cooling system doesn’t have to work as hard.
They say to set the temperature on your thermostat to 78 degrees or higher when you’re not home.
Experts say raising your thermostat even by two degrees when you’re not home can help you save up to 10% on your energy bill. They also say not to do the following in the middle of the day when it’s already hot:
- run your dryer
- run your dishwasher
- use your oven
CSU says to use microwaves, toaster ovens and slower cookers. They say those appliances use 50% less energy than the stove or oven…