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Energy Efficiency Tips

Michigan South Central and their member agencies are one of the very few organizations in which they want customers to use less of their product. As part of a public power entity, higher bills do not benefit the Agency, members or customers in any way. Here are a few tips on how you can do your part to make your home more efficient, resulting in a lower electric bill.

Summer

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  • Have a qualified technician maintain your air conditioner annually and check your air filter monthly.
  • Close the blinds and shades during the day to keep the warm sunlight out.
  • Reverse the direction of your ceiling fan to counter-clockwise in order to circulate cool air.
  • Turn off the ceiling fan when leaving the room.
  • Turn up the thermostat. For every degree you turn up on the temperature, you could possibly save 2%-3% on your cooling bill.
  • Minimize the use of ovens, stoves, dryers, and other major appliances on very hot days.

Winter

  • Open blinds and shades to let the sun’s heat in during the day. Be sure to close them at night.
  • Make sure vents are not blocked by furniture to ensure maximum air flow.
  • Reverse the direction of your ceiling fan to clockwise. The fan will then circulate warm air.
  • Turn down the thermostat. For every degree you turn down the temperature, you could possibly save 1%-3% on your heating bill.
  • Properly seal windows and doors to keep the warm air from escaping.

Lighting

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  • Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFL’s) use around 75% less energy than incandescent light bulbs.
  • Turn off the lights when leaving a room, even if you will only be gone momentarily.
  • Not every room needs the same amount of light. Plan your lighting and make good use of natural light.
  • Control outdoor lighting by using a photocell or a timer.

*For more details on your local efficiency plan, click the name of your community:        ▫Coldwater           ▫Hillsdale           ▫Marshall

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Michigan South Central
168 Division Street
 Coldwater, MI 49036
American Municipal Power a Michigan South Central representative
P: ((614) 540-1111
F: (614) 540-1113
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    • Coldwater
    • Hillsdale
    • Marshall
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    • Environmental Policy
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    • Newsroom
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  • Monthly Training
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        • AED Training
        • Arc Flash Safety 2018
        • Back Safety
        • Basic First Aid for Medical Emergencies
        • Bloodborne Pathogens 2018
        • Cyber Security
        • Driving Safety
        • Electrical Safety for Non-Electrical Workers
        • Eye Protection(2017)
        • Fall Protection Safety
        • Fire Extinguisher Safety
        • Forklift Safety
        • Hazard Communication
        • Hearing Conservation
        • Hearing Protection Safety 2018
        • Heat Stress Prevention 2018
        • Ladder Safety
        • Natural Gas Safety
        • New Employee Orientation
        • Oxyacetylene Torch Safety
        • Secondary Labels
        • Slips,Trips & Falls
        • Understanding the Safety Data Sheet
        • Welding Safety
        • Winter Driving
        • Winter Safety
        • Winter Walking
      • MSCPA >
        • AED Training
        • Back Safety 2018
        • Basic First Aid for Medical Emergencies
        • Bloodborne Pathogens 2019
        • Cyber Security
        • Driving Safety
        • Electrical Workers 2019
        • Eye Protection(2017)
        • Fire Extinguisher Training
        • First Aid Kit Proper Use
        • Hearing Protection Safety 2017
        • Heat Stress Prevention 2018
        • Home Safety
        • Ladder & Radon Safety 2019
        • Lock OUt/ Tag Out Safety 2018
        • Natural Gas Safety
        • Office Ergonomics
        • Office Fire Safety 2018
        • Office Safety
        • Oxyacetylene Torch Safety
        • Professionalism in the Workplace
        • Surviving an Active Shooter
        • Understanding Chemical Labels Under GHS
        • Winter Driving Safety
  • Board Meetings
    • Annual Notice
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