Ambit Energy Summer Savings Guide
Posted by: Javier Vilchis | 06/06/2023 at 09:47 AM
Tips for saving energy and money
Summer is in season! It’s time for vacations, backyard barbecues, and enjoying fun in the sun with friends and family. And when you’re cooling off at home, here are a few ways to keep your usage in check.
Around your space: Small habits and updates can help make your home more energy efficient and save on electricity.
Raise your thermostat
On hot a day, A/Cs can use up to 10 times as much electricity as all the lights in your home.* Setting your thermostat a little higher than normal helps reduce usage.
Run your ceiling fan counter-clockwise
It’s a cost-effective way to stay cool while you’re in a room. You can raise the thermostat up to 4° without losing any comfort.
Seal your doors and windows
Use caulk or weatherstrips to help prevent cool air from escaping your home and hot air from entering. This helps your A/C maintain a comfy temperature in your home.
Change or clean your filters
Fresh filters help air circulate more efficiently so your A/C doesn’t have to work as hard. It’s a good idea to check your filter every few months, or more often if you have pets.
More ways to save
The Ambit Energy Customer app makes it easy to see your electricity use and view or pay your bill whenever it’s convenient for you. Download it today from your phone’s app store.
You can always see how much energy you’re using in your MyAmbit account. Your usage history gives you a snapshot down to the hour so you can see the best times to adjust your thermostat.
If you need extra time with a bill, please call us at (877) 282-6248, M-SU, 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. CT. And if you or someone you know could use bill-payment assistance, please visit 211texas.org or call 2-1-1 to find programs in your area.
*Sources: Energy.gov and Energy Star data with 20 light bulbs being on for 7 hours per day compared to a large A/C being on for 11 hours per day.
