Con Edison Energy Saving Tips to Lower Your Summer Bills

Understanding Energy Bills and Rate Hikes

• 📈 Energy bills are rising with summer temperatures, and proposed rate hikes from Con Edison are a concern for many New Yorkers.
• ⚠️ Affordability is a significant issue, and Con Edison acknowledges that many people are going through rough times.

Con Edison's Energy Efficiency Programs

• 💡 Con Edison offers various energy efficiency programs to help New Yorkers use less energy.
• 📞 Customers can call 1-800-75-CONED or visit the Con Edison website for a list of available programs.
• 💰 Over $300 million has been allocated for programs available to residents in Westchester County and New York City.

Realistic Thermostat and Cooling Strategies

• 🌬️ Instead of immediately turning on the air conditioner, use a fan to circulate air.
• 🌡️ If using an air conditioner, set it to the highest comfortable temperature, avoiding extremes like 60 or 78 degrees in very hot weather.
• 🚪 Close doors to unused rooms and only air condition the spaces you are currently occupying.
• ☀️ Keep rooms as dark as possible by closing window curtains to reduce heat and lessen the air conditioner's workload.

Appliance Usage and Budget Billing

• ⏰ Use heavy-duty appliances like dishwashers and washing machines early in the morning or late at night to reduce peak energy usage.
• 📊 The budget billing program can help level out monthly bills, avoiding surprising spikes and providing credits for lower-than-expected energy use.