With cooler temperatures coming to Oregon, Portland General Electric is ready for the season and wants customers to be prepared, too.
When it comes to heating a home, there are easy steps customers can take to save energy and money.
- Each degree your thermostat is lowered saves an estimated 2 percent on your heating bill.
- A smart thermostat makes it even easier to save as it will learn your patterns and automatically adjust the temperature.
- Set your water heater thermostat to 120 degrees for savings and safety.
- Winter weather also brings the risk of power outages, and it’s a good idea to be prepared.
Prepare an outage kit that includes:
- Flashlight or headlamps.
- Battery-powered or hand crank radio and alarm clock or watch.
Car charger for your cell phone, laptops and/or tablets.
- 72-hour supply of ready-to-eat food and water.
- If you have an electric garage door opener, learn how to operate it manual
- Protect home electronics by investing in surge protection equipment.
- Be familiar with safe cooking, heating, and lighting practices.
- Information on safe generator use and other safety tips are available on portlandgeneral.com/safety.
