KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – An arctic blast has moved into East Tennessee, leaving a bitter cold in the air for the next few days.
Because of this, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is offering a few ways to help save energy and money on their power bills.
To help reduce your energy usage around the house, TVA said to do the following:
- Set your thermostat to 65-68 degrees. Each degree you lower your thermostat can save you as much as 3 percent on your monthly energy bill.
- Ensure your window coverings on the sunny side of your house are open during the day.
- Unplug unused electronics.
- Unblock your air vents.
- Reduce your energy usage during peak times by turning off non-essential appliances and lights and refrain from using large appliances during the coldest part of the day.
- Postpone use of hot water and adjust water heater’s temperature during peak times.
- Weatherstrip doors and windows.
The peak period, TVA said, is typically between 7 and 10 a.m. when people are getting up and starting their day…