PSEG Long IslandUnderstanding what factors make up your energy bill can help you control costs and save on your bill. Electric expenses are mostly determined by how your home is built, appliance usage, and daily habits.
Here are some easy steps you can take to save energy and money:
Insulation
Gaps in windows and doors make your heating and cooling systems to work harder.
💡TIP: Caulk around windows, doors, and baseboards to block air leaks. Close window shades during hot summer days to keep out the heat and open them on sunny winter days to let in warmth.
Temperature Control
Heating and cooling systems are the biggest part of most electric bills.
💡TIP: Install a programmable/smart thermostat for times when you are sleeping or away. You can take advantage of our Time-of-Day rates by scheduling your home to be higher in the summer, and lower in the winter during peak hours of 3 PM – 7 PM.
Large Appliances
Bigger appliances like your dishwasher, fridge, and washing machine use a lot of energy, even while in standby mode.
💡TIP: Only run full loads in your laundry machines and dishwasher, using cold water when you can. Swap outdated power strips for ENERGY STAR® ones.
Strategic Timing
If you are enrolled our Time-of-Day rate, shifting heavy electric use to off-peak hours provides additional savings.
💡TIP: Schedule dishwashing, laundry, electric vehicle charging, and device charging for off-peak periods or overnight.
Get a more predictable bill
Check out our Balanced Billing Program to avoid bill spikes. We’ll take your average yearly energy usage, and turn it into 12 identical monthly payments. This guarantees monthly predictability (with periodic check-ups). At the end of the year, if you use less energy than we predicted we will credit you, and if you used more than predicted there will be an additional bill. Although seasonal weather varies, small adjustments to your habits can make a big difference in your electric bill.
Find additional energy-saving tools and guidance at psegliny.com/saveeasy.
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