When temperatures rise, your energy use will rise, and so can your energy bills. Half of your energy bill comes from cooling your home, so when air conditioners and other appliances are working harder with the high heat to keep you cool and comfortable, it may increase your bill. Take control of your energy use by applying these energy-saving tips to beat the heat and keep your energy bill down.
- Adjust your programmable thermostat to pre-cool your home before 3 p.m. or turn your thermostat up a few degrees when you aren’t home.
- Use appliances in the evening. Postpone doing laundry or dishwashing until after 7 p.m. once outdoor temperatures have cooled down a bit. These appliances can add unwanted heat and humidity into your home.
- Turn on your ceiling fans. Fans help keep people cool, not rooms. Be sure to turn them off when leaving a room to save energy.
Take advantage of DTE’s free Bill Analyzer Tool – which provides a personalized snapshot of your energy bill from all angles – to choose the best way to manage your energy use as temperatures rise. Simply log in or create an online account to start analyzing your bill today.
For more ways to stay cool and stay comfortable this summer, visit dteenergy.com/summer.