Tools to Help You Save

For many families, the August heat brings peak home energy costs.

Did you know there are tools available to you through JOEMC that can help you analyze and reduce your energy consumption, saving you money on your electric bill?

1. ONLINE ENERGY AUDIT

If you have a few minutes and at least 10 months of billing history, you can perform a do-it-yourself energy audit using the online energy use calculator at www.joemc.com/energywise. This calculator will collect information about your home, appliance use, typical thermostat settings, amenities, and more to create a personalized analysis of your family’s energy consumption.

From this tool, you can get custom energy-saving suggestions, data about which of your household functions may be using the most energy, and forecasted energy costs based on your use.

2. HOME ENERGY CALCULATORS

If you are looking for ways to trim the cost of your electric bill based on your use of specific items and functions, check out our updated Energy Saving Calculators on the JOEMC website. These calculators offer a quick estimate of energy use and costs based on your inputs, as well as potential opportunities for savings.

Calculators available include those for appliances, lighting, space heating, televisions, heat pumps, and more.

3. DAILY USAGE SUMMARY

Take control of your energy consumption with the Daily Usage summary tool on the JOEMC website. This tool provides real-time insights into your electricity usage, helping you see the weather’s impact on your power use and identify areas for potential savings. You can even set limits and receive alerts to avoid energy bill surprises.

Visit www.joemc.com to learn more

about the tools above, as well as other resources for making your home

more efficient and your electric bill more affordable.