Stay cool and save money on your electric bill this summer with these tips!

• Fans are an energy-efficient way to stay cool. Fans blowing directly on you can make temperatures around you feel up to 4 degrees cooler.
• Close blinds and drapes to help keep the cool air inside your home.
• Set your thermostat to 78 degrees or higher in the summer. Each degree cooler can increase your energy use by 6% to 8%. 
• Clean or replace A/C filters every month. Dirty filters will make your system work harder and run longer than necessary.
• Install solar screens on windows to block out 60% to 70% of sunlight and heat.
• Leaks around windows and doors let cool air escape. Check for cracked caulking or damaged weather stripping and replace when necessary. 

If you’re planning home weatherization projects, replacing a central A/C system, or adding a window A/C unit, GP&L’s EnergySaver Program may help offset the cost with bill credits.

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