Warm Weather Energy Saving Tips

Now that warm weather is right around the corner it is time for some tips to help with your home energy savings. My local gas and electric provider, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, provided me with the following information:

• In the cooling season, set your thermostat at 78 degrees or higher when you’re at home, health permitting.
• When away from your home during the cooling season, set your air conditioner at 85 degrees.
• Provide shading for your air conditioning condenser.
• Switch pool filter and sweeper operations to off-peak hours. Peak hours are between noon and 6 p.m. Consider replacing pool pumps and motors with energy-efficient equipment.
• Shorten the operating time for your swimming pool filter and automatic cleaning sweep (if your pool has one).
• Pool covers save energy and money.
• Use exterior shading devices or deciduous plants to shade your home and windows from the sun.

Here's to keeping cool and keeping those savings coming.