PR Newswire
OAKLAND, Calif., June 8, 2023
Taking Action Today Can Help Customers Reduce Energy Usage and Save on Energy Bills
OAKLAND, Calif., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The first day of summer is just around the corner, and many parts of California are already experiencing warmer temperatures. Summer months are typically when customers use more electricity, primarily for cooling their homes and businesses. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is encouraging customers to consider no- and low-cost actions today to improve energy efficiency at home and at work to help reduce energy costs.
PG&E offers resources all customers can use to help manage energy bills, as well as assistance programs for income-eligible customers.
"The summer is historically a period when customers use more energy and experience higher energy bills, especially in warmer climate zones where air conditioner (AC) units provide relief from the extreme heat. We're here to help our customers prepare and raise awareness of ways we can all use energy more efficiently and reduce costs," said Vincent Davis, PG&E's Vice President of Customer Operations and Enablement.
Air Conditioner Checklist
The air conditioner accounts for more than 40% of summer energy use. Three simple steps will ensure the system works more efficiently ahead of extreme temperatures and reduce energy costs:
Indoor Summer Prep
Outdoor Pool Summer Prep
For more information on ways to improve energy efficiency, visit pge.com/summer.
Resources to Help Customer Manage Summer Energy Bills
PG&E customers can benefit by participating in a variety of programs to prepare for higher summer energy costs:
Eligible customers are encouraged to take advantage of income-qualified assistance programs including:
About PG&E
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG), is a combined natural gas and electric utility serving more than 16 million people across 70,000 square miles in Northern and Central California. For more information, visit www.pge.com/ and http://www.pge.com/about/newsroom/.
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