Heading out of town for the holidays? Power down your home before you go! (We'll be doing our version of this for the school!) Just by taking a few small actions, you can save a lot of energy and come home to a lower utility bill!
Here are a few things to try:
- Turn all thermostats down to 50-55 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Adjust your water heater to 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Unplug small electronics, TVs, power strips, computers, etc.
And of course, don't forget to turn everything back on when you get back!
Want even more ideas for reducing your energy use? Check out everyday lifestyle changes you can make for even more ways to save energy at home.
Staying home and need something to do? Play Power Down Jeopardy, made available to our school and all of you from TVA EnergyRight and Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation, and discover lots of new ways to save energy! Find it here.