As the temperature heats up across Nevada, NV Energy has tips and resources to help customers stay cool and save energy during the summer months.
Average customer bills are projected to decrease between 10 and 15 percent by the end of 2024 compared to 2023.
There are several ways customers can reduce their usage — and in turn, their bills — during the hot summer months.
As customers adjust to the increased temperatures, the following tips can help customers stay cool:
• Turn off lights and appliances when not in use. Don't forget computers.
• Set the thermostat to 78 to 80 degrees when home and 5 to 10 degrees warmer when away.
• Use LED bulbs instead of incandescent ones. Regular bulbs use most of the electricity to generate heat, so use care when changing bulbs.
• If your A/C unit is on the ground, keep the area around it clean and free of obstructions to maintain air flow.
• Add window screens or window films to reduce the sun entering your home.
• Vacuum refrigerator coils and don't obstruct the coils. They need space to work.
• Use dishwashers, clothes washers and dryers as late in the evening as possible.
• Keep your freezer as full as possible. You can place containers or plastic bottles filled with water in the empty spaces.
• Use the energy saver option on your dishwasher, allowing dishes to air dry.
• Run full loads in your washer and dryer, and use "solar drying" (clotheslines).
• Set your water heater to 120 degrees.
• Caulk windows, and caulk and weather-strip doors. Keep the outside air out and the inside air in.
• Fix leaky faucets and install low-flow shower heads.
In addition to these tips, PowerShift by NV Energy provides customers with products, services, and programs to become more energy efficient, helping to lower energy bills.
NV Energy also offers a variety of flexible payment programs and assistance options for customers. Customers can contact NV Energy directly to learn more about which program may be most beneficial for them.