Maximize Your Home’s Energy Efficiency with Help from Your Co-op
Understanding and managing your home’s energy use is key to lowering your power bills. Factors like weather and appliance usage impact your electricity consumption. Jones-Onslow EMC is here to help you save money while keeping your home comfortable. Here’s how you can boost your home’s energy efficiency:
Where Does Your Energy Go?
• Heating & Cooling – 47% In North Carolina, seasonal changes mean your HVAC system works hard yearround. Choosing the right heat pump and upgrading its efficiency can cut costs significantly.
• Water Heating – 21% Simple changes like lowering water heater temperature and using energy-efficient appliances can reduce energy use.
• Refrigeration – 10% Keep your refrigerator well-maintained and energy-efficient to lower its 24/7 energy drain.
• Lighting – 6% Switch to LED bulbs and maximize natural light to cut lighting costs.
• Laundry – 6% Use cold water for washing and run full loads to save energy.
• Entertainment – 6% Unplug devices when not in use and choose energy-saving models to reduce consumption.
• Cooking – 3% Use microwaves and toaster ovens instead of conventional ovens to save energy
We’re Here to Help Jones-Onslow EMC knows every dollar counts. We’re committed to providing advice and assistance to keep your energy bill low without sacrificing comfort. We encourage you to check out our new home energy users and losers page to learn more about where your energy use is going, https:// ncelectriccoops.com/jones-onslow-emc/homeefficiency/.
