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Resolve to Save Energy this Year
The new year is a great time to take a fresh look at how you can save energy. Start saving energy now with a few DIY steps and plan for ways to have greater energy savings in the future.
Little Adjustment. Big Impact.
- Now: Your home’s thermostat plays a big role in how much energy you use. On average, 35-45% of a home’s electric bill goes to heating and cooling. Set your thermostat to 68 degrees to save energy during the winter. As a rule of thumb, your heating cost will increase 3% for each degree above 68 degrees.
- Later: Make the switch to a smart thermostat to conserve energy. Smart thermostats customize heating and cooling based on your patterns and preferences.
Use the Right Amount.
- Now: Your dryer is a major energy user in your household. If your dryer is too full, it will take longer for clothes to dry. Loads that are too small can also use more energy than needed. So, use the right-sized loads to dry clothes and save energy.
- Later: Consider switching to a newer ENERGY STAR-rated dryer that uses 20% less energy than conventional models.
Be Water Wise.
- Now: On average, water heating accounts for 13% of the energy used in your home. Set the temperature on your water heater to 120 degrees for energy efficiency.
- Later: Shop for water heaters with higher tank insulation and a good warranty of 10 years or more.
Keep it Bright with LED Lightbulbs.
- Now: Switch from incandescent to LED lightbulbs. On average, LED bulbs use 25-80% less energy than traditional bulbs and last 3-25 times longer.
- Later: Switch your most used incandescent bulbs to energy efficient LED lightbulbs.
Eliminate Drafts.
- Now: Find potential air leaks in your home by using a ribbon. Hold the ribbon around window frames and around doors. If the ribbon moves, there’s an air gap. After identifying any air leaks, add caulking or weather stripping around doors and windows to eliminate air drafts.
- Later: Request a home energy evaluation by Jackson EMC. A blower door test will depressurize your home to reveal the locations of leaks and determine which areas need more insulation. Visit jacksonemc.com/evaluation for details.
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Good Samaritan Food Ministries Receives Cooperative Grant
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May
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Jackson EMC to Receive Clean Energy from New 68-Megawatt Houston County Solar Project
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May
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Jackson EMC Linemen Take Top Place at Georgia Lineman’s Rodeo
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Hurricane Season Approaching: Jackson EMC Provides Tips to Help You Prepare
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Banks County High School Senior Wins FFA State Wiring Competition
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5 Steps for Safe Digging
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
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What Will You Do With Your Savings?
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Powering Our Community Through the Years
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Community Impact: Helping Mamas
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Jennifer Fennell Named Jackson EMC Gwinnett District Manager
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Local College Students Earn $1,000 Scholarships
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Jackson EMC Conducting Member Communication Research
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Jackson EMC Lineman Stops Fire at Local Restaurant
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Perspective: Thank you!
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Share Your Appreciation for Linemen This Month
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Storm Ready: What Will Your Family Need if You Lose Power During a Storm?
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Shift Energy Use to Save in the Summer
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Connect with Contractors for Energy Efficient Home Improvements
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Perspective: Power in Planning
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Plant the Right Tree in the Right Place
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Stay Safe When Using a Generator
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Community Impact: Butterfly Dreams Farm Therapeutic Riding Program
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Jackson EMC Gives Awards to Local Right Choice Homebuilders
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High School Students Selected as Jackson EMC Delegates for 2022 Washington Youth Tour
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Women’s History Month: Moving the Energy Industry Forward
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Celebrating National Engineer's Week
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Feb
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Jackson EMC Releases Contractors to Assist with Winter Storm Oaklee Restoration Efforts
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5 Reasons to Switch to Paperless Billing
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Perspective: Heartwarming Support
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View Your Energy Use with the MyJacksonEMC Mobile App, Website
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Share Your Favorite Recipes with JEMCO News
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Move Over to Protect Utility, Emergency Workers
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Planned Power Outages Will Impact Norcross Area
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Jackson EMC and TruVista Announce Partnership to Expand Broadband Access to Jackson, Banks and Madison Counties
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Jackson EMC Releases Contractors to Assist with Winter Storm Landon Restoration Efforts
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Perspective: New Year, New Opportunities
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Four Tips to Stay Safe & Warm this Winter
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Banks County High School Senior Matt Sanders Advances to State FFA Wiring Contest
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Jackson EMC to Receive More Renewable Energy from New Solar Facilities
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Jackson EMC Winter Storm Update
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Jackson EMC Preparing for Potential Winter Storm
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Rosa Crescenti and Candy Greene Appointed to Jackson EMC Foundation Board of Directors
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Jackson EMC Sponsors Several Chamber ‘Eggs & Issues’ Events
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