What's your biggest summer turn-off?

Summer equals turn-on’s … the air conditioner, the dishwasher, the dehumidifier. But, wouldn’t it be great if some of these items could be your biggest turn-offs during the summer? They can, as long as you use them before 1 p.m. and after 7 p.m. through the week.

Members who can move their use of electricity to early morning hours and later evening hours can save themselves money on future electric bills. On the hottest weekday afternoons, when energy costs are highest, members who turn off their electric appliances that use the most energy will see a difference in their bills as opposed to those to keep everything turned on through the day.

Even the smallest changes, such as setting a thermostat to 78 degrees during those scorching summer hours, can make a big difference on the cost of future electric purchases. Members are also encouraged to defer their use of dishwashers, clothes washers and dryers when temperatures are at their peak.

Get the Message!

Turn It Off, Turn It Up!

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Get the Facts.

Looking for a few easy ways to save energy around your home this summer? Review the brochure: 101 Easy Ways to Save Energy and Money.

Want to Save More?

Adams Electric members can volunteer to install a free load control switch on your water heater or heating and cooling system. The co-op uses its technology to talk to these switches to control power when electricity use is at its highest. In addition, those members with LCRs on their water heaters can take advantage of the $5 monthly bill credit. Now there's a switch worth turning on!

To have a load control device installed at your home or business, call the co-op at 888/232-6732. For more information on what you should be turning off this summer, use our online tools at adamsec.coop.