NEW YORK – Con Edison asks customers to consider adding some quick, easy energy-saving ideas to their daylight-saving rituals. Even small changes help save energy, money and reduce impact to the environment.
“As New York transitions away from fossil fuels and toward renewable energy, we want to make sure customers are equipped with the tools and resources to save on costs,” said Jen Hensley, Con Edison’s Senior Vice President for Corporate Affairs. “We will continue to work with our customers to support New York’s climate goals and usher in a clean energy future.”
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On Sunday, March 10 at 2 a.m., the Spring ritual of advancing clocks by one hour to make better use of natural daylight takes place. In addition to changing clocks, many people routinely replace batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Here are a few tips to make homes or businesses more energy efficient.
Reduce Charging Costs for EVs
Electric vehicle owners can sign up for Con Edison incentives to install and operate EV chargers and earn rewards for charging smart in NYC and Westchester County. Learn more here.
Harness the Power of Information
Con Edison’s My Account feature provides an in-depth look at a customer’s energy use, trends, and billing history. It also identifies customized energy efficiency options and provides customers with information on payment assistance, paying and balancing energy costs and eligible assistance programs.
Use Less, Save More
The thermostat has the power to save! When it’s cold each degree that a customer lowers the thermostat below 68 degrees, can save of up to 5 percent on heating costs.
When it’s warm, set your thermostat higher. Each degree above 75 degrees can save 3 percent of the energy used to cool your home.
Think Energy Efficiency
Lighting is easy to upgrade. Check out Con Edison’s Instant Lighting Incentives and reduce your lighting-related energy costs by up to 90 percent.
Schedule a Tune-Up
Well-maintained HVAC systems and hot water heaters and furnaces are more efficient than ones that are not. Schedule your HVAC checkup today.
Upgrade to Save
If heating and cooling systems are more than 10 years old, it may be time for a replacement. To find out more about the new technology available as well as incentives that Con Edison offers, click here.
Use Off-Peak Energy
Use the Time-of-Use Calculator to estimate the cost savings of using energy on weekdays between midnight and 8 a.m. and on weekends. If using energy during off-peak times works, sign up for Time-of-Use Rates and save.
Shop Around
Con Edison delivers energy but where that energy comes from is up to the customer. Customers can find out how to choose an energy supplier on the Con Edison website.
The company also reminds customers to:
Enroll in the Life-Support Equipment Program
Spring is the time to enroll or re-certify life-support equipment use. Con Edison customers who use life-support equipment or know someone in the Con Edison service territory who does should enroll in the LSE program via the My Account or by downloading the life-support equipment form, and returning it to Con Edison or by calling 1-877-582-6633. Visit conEd.com/SpecialServices to learn more.
Eliminate Seasonal Bill Increases
Customers who sign up for Con Edison’s Budget Billing will have their payments spread out evenly across the year avoiding unexpected bill increases.
Ask for Help
Con Edison offers customers who have fallen behind on their bills, help.
Customers can go to conEd.com/PaymentPlans for information about flexible payment plans with manageable, monthly installments.
Customers receiving qualifying government assistance benefits such as Medicaid or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program may be eligible for discounts up to $178 on their monthly energy bills. Visit conEd.com/EAP to learn more about the Energy Affordability Program.
