Baby, it’s cold outside! But as the temperatures plummet, your REMC Energy Advisors explore ways to save you money.

• Watch that thermostat. Keep it at 68 degrees when you are at home and even lower when you are away for an extended time.
• Stop those drafts. Caulk windows and apply weather stripping around doors to seal your heat in and keep the cold out of your home.
• Open and close. Open blinds or drapes to allow natural sunlight in to warm a room. But close the curtains at night or hang thicker drapes to block cold air.
• Maximize your appliances. Wash full loads of laundry and dishes and unplug energy-draining devices like phone chargers or game consoles when not in use.
• Layer up! You can rely on cozy socks, warm sweaters and adequate underclothes to keep your body warm. Add a rug to chilly hard-surface flooring to warm up your toes on a cold day.
• Call us. Energy Services Manager Brooke McNeill and Energy Efficiency Specialist Doug Loflin will perform a free home analysis for any REMC member-owner to evaluate the energy efficiency of your home and the ways you use energy.