Dreading those wintertime heating bills ? This year, be proactive, and you could save a bundle.
- Reassess heating usage. Use a programmable thermostat to automatically maintain 68 degrees during the day and 55 at night or while you're away from home. Prevent heating unused rooms by closing vents and doors.
- Maintain your furnace. Replace or clean the filter on a regular basis. Schedule regular appointments for a technician to lubricate, clean and adjust your furnace.
- Run appliances wisely. Wait to run your dishwasher and washing machine until they're full. Clean your clothes using the washing machine's cold-water setting.
- Adjust bath time. Take shorter showers. Set your water heater to 120 degrees. Add a flow-reducing showerhead.
- Invest in your windows. Choose replacement windows with Energy Star ratings. Use insulating curtains and shutters, but let sunlight in during the day.
- Give electronics a break. Unplug unused appliances and electronics. Set the sleep mode for your computer.
- Seal leaks. Replace caulking and weather strips surrounding doors and windows. Fill gaps around ducts, vents and pipes.
Payment Assistance Programs for Consumers.
Shipley Care Fund:
This program offers financial assistance to help qualified customers in
difficult economic situations maintain energy service and product delivery.
The Shipley Energy Credit Department administers this program and funding is provided
by contributions from employees and customers.
LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy):
LIHEAP is a federally funded grant program operated by various county assistance
offices to help pay winter heating bills. In most cases, payment is sent directly to Shipley
Energy and credited to a customer's bill. Funds are also available to customers in emergency
situations who may lose their heat or need service restored.
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