Page 4 - MVU Current Energy - Summer 2020

ENERGY DID

EFFICIENCY YOU

ELEMENT KNOW?

ENERGY EFFICIENCY SUMMER SAVINGS TIPS MORENO VALLEY UTILITY RUNS A
RESIDENTIAL ENERGY AUDIT & DIRECT

SAVE WITH SMARTER TEMPS INSTALL PROGRAM
Install a programmable thermostat to save an estimated 10
percent a year on cooling and heating costs.
This program aims to assist high energy use customers
PUSH COOL AIR DOWN as well as participants in our Energy Bill Assistance
Rotate your ceiling fan to turn counterclockwise in the and Solar Interconnection programs. The program
summer to create a wind-chill effect. provides eligible residential customers with a full in-

home energy audit which includes specific energy
GET FOUR DEGREES OF SEPARATION efficiency recommendations for their home plus a
Setting your thermostat 4 degrees higher when you’re away
from more than 4 hours helps electricity usage. fixed set of maintenance and upgrades provided
at no cost up. Measures included in this program are
SEAL IT UP TIGHT AC tune-ups, duct testing and sealing, HVAC filter
Properly seal ducts to decrease the amount of energy change, programmable thermostat and energy
required to cool your home.
efficient lighting. The program is provided on a first-
CHANGE YOUR FILTERS come, first-served basis until program funds are no
Change you AC filters as needed to keep your unit running at longer available. This program may be modified or
its peak condition.
terminated without prior notice.
SOAK UP SAVINGS
Wash full loads of clothes and use cold water to cut down on
energy usage.

SIMPLE STEPS TO

SOCIAL DISTANCING

AVOID HANDSHAKES, HUGS AND OTHER EAT IN
CLOSE GREETINGS Now is a great time at home to practice your culinary skills and
Handshakes and other customary greetings enable virus make healthy, flavorful meals for you and your family. If you do
transmission through skin-to-skin contact. Substitute with go out, opt for the drive-through or carryout.
something else — such as a smile or a wave.
MINIMIZE OUTINGS
WORK FROM HOME IF YOU CAN Stay home as much as possible. Catch up on your reading or
The less contact you have with your co-workers and others, the binge watch your favorite shows. If you do go out for a jog or
less chance you have of spreading the virus. Substitute face- to walk the dog, maintain your distance from other people.
to-face meetings with emails and videoconferencing.

SHOP SMART
Only go to the store for groceries and other essentials. Try to go
during slower times and maintain at least a six-foot distance
from other shoppers.

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