March 11, 2010

Severe cold winters or hot summers can increase your electric bill. You can see how the weather can increase electric bills by studying degree days.

Degree day information compares the outdoor temperature to a standard 65°F. The higher the degree day number, the more energy needed for heating or cooling.

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) data...

January
- Normal January heating degree days - 455
- January 2010 heating degree days - 587 (29% higher)
February
- Normal February heating degree days - 326
- February 2010 heating degree days - 536 (64% higher)
- In addition, the low of 26 on 2/25 was a new record low.

For more information on degree days, visit ...

What can you do? See how the little changes add up...

March 11, 2010

Singing River Electric Power Association members have a new energy-effciency resource at www.togetherwesave.com. It is a Web site that can show you how to save money on your electric bill. Simple steps like turning off lights, unplugging appliances, turning down your water heater temperature and more can help you save. Visit www.togetherwesave.com and see what you can do at your home today!

Also, look in the paper and watch local TV stations for ads that support the Web site and Singing River Electric's new campaign to show members how to save on their electric bill by little changes at home.