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Help Your Home Work Smarter Not Harder

Published: 5/25/2022 133 Likes

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  • Try a new smart thermostat
  • ENERGY STAR® LED bulbs are energy efficient
  • Change your habits to save more money
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Smart Thermostat

Customers have control over their energy usage like never before. Whether it’s managing a smart thermostat from your phone or swapping out an old-fashioned incandescent bulb for a long-lasting energy efficient LED, today’s technology gives you the chance to control your usage and your bill.

With summer just around the corner and fuel costs on the rise, now is the time to consider how you can make your home more energy efficient. Large projects like new windows, a modern HVAC system or rooftop solar panels deliver significant savings, but something as simple as adjusting your thermostat or changing a light bulb can help make a difference.

Here are some ways to get your home working smarter, not harder, this summer:

Try a Smart Thermostat

A new thermostat makes it easier to manage your home’s temperature and energy usage. Most of them will manage it for you. They offer other great benefits as well. They take local weather into account, give you reminders to change your HVAC filter and even send you a monthly report to show your savings.

Smart Thermostats are available through the Dominion Energy Marketplace with instant discounts off retail. The marketplace also offers Thermostat User Guides for popular models but make certain your purchase is compatible with your HVAC system.

Smart Thermostat with Mobile App

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A single light bulb might not make a huge difference at first, but the savings add up. ENERGY STAR® certified LEDs are much more efficient and long lasting than traditional incandescent lights. Some smart bulbs give you control over brightness, hue and even color. Instead of replacing all your bulbs at once, try to get in the habit of replacing older bulbs with modern LEDs when they go out. Not only will you save energy, you’ll get brighter light and find yourself replacing bulbs less often. Many varieties of LED bulbs are available through the Dominion Energy Marketplace at a fraction of retail cost.

Consider solar lights for outdoors. Solar energy is a clean renewable (and free) energy source which makes it perfect for outdoor lighting. You’ll also eliminate the need to connect your lighting to an electrical outlet which gives you the opportunity to put lights in some hard-to-reach places.

Change Your Habits

There are even ways to lower your energy usage without spending a dime. Adjusting your thermostat more often will result in significant savings. During the summer, adjust your thermostat to 78° or higher when the temperatures start to rise. Set it even higher (80° – 83° F) while away from home. Avoid setting your thermostat below 78 degrees to keep your cooling system running less often.

Be vigilant in turning things off they aren’t being used. Lights and televisions are often left on when no one is in the room. See if your television, computers and smart home devices (such as Amazon Alexa or Google Smart Home) have an auto off feature that will power down the display when not being used or consider installing advanced power strips. Small appliances such as dehumidifiers may offer an auto off feature as well.

Keep an eye on your month-to-month usage by looking at your Dominion Energy bill by accessing your account online.

Dominion Energy offers many resources that allow our customers to control their usage and lower their energy bills. You can learn more here. If you’re interested in renewable programs such as solar, check out our green energy offerings.

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