By Abby Berry
When summer heats up, our electric bills tend to increase as air conditioners are working overtime, driving up home energy consumption. Butte Electric Cooperative is your local not-for-profit electricity provider, and we are committed to helping you beat the heat without breaking the bank.
As the temperatures get hotter over the next few months, we want to make sure you know about a range of energy-saving offerings designed specifically with you in mind. By taking advantage of these programs and services, you can manage your summer energy consumption and costs.
Budget Billing
When you sign up for Butte Electric’s budget billing plan, your energy bill is calculated by averaging your previous 12 months of use. With levelized billing, your monthly energy costs are easier to budget and manage, especially during seasonal fluctuations when bills tend to increase based on the weather. Levelized billing is a great option for anyone on a fixed income or those with highly variable seasonal needs.
Home Energy Audit
Butte Electric’s energy advisors are available to conduct a free energy audit of your home to identify areas where energy is wasted and provide recommendations on ways to improve efficiency and lower your monthly bills.
Rebate Program
When you make upgrades or purchases to reduce home energy use, those smart decisions should be rewarded. Butte Electric offers rebates on heating and cooling equipment, and water heaters or bill credit by joining our demand response program. Visit butteelectric.com/rebates to learn about our rebate program and how you can receive a bill credit for making smart energy choices.
You Have the Power
Small actions combined can have a big impact on summer energy bills.
The best way to lower energy use during summer months is to raise the thermostat to the highest setting that’s comfortable. Ceiling fans can also help you feel cooler, but remember to turn them off when you leave the room. On warm summer nights, fire up the grill to keep additional heat out of the kitchen. Remember to change air filters often so your cooling system doesn’t have to work harder than necessary.
Don’t let energy bills take a toll on your summer fun. Butte Electric is here to help manage your energy use, whether through efficiency programs and services or energy-saving advice from our local energy advisors.
