Dominion Virginia Power offers multiple rebate programs and tips that can empower customers to manage their energy bills during the summer months.
Article continues below
Simple actions at home can help homeowners make significant reductions in their energy consumption, resulting in lower bills.
Customers who complete a Home Energy Check-Up receive a report detailing how money could be saved around the home.
Each customer, on average, receives a $230 incentive for the installation of energy saving devices, including compact fluorescent light bulbs, efficient faucet aerators and showerheads, replacement air filters for air conditioners, door weather-stripping, and smart outlet strips.
The Heat Pump Tune-Up program gives customers a $90 rebate for having maintenance completed on their heat pump. A tune-up can help your unit run more efficiently, prolong the life of existing equipment, and provide better temperature control.
Customers can have their existing heat pump replaced with a more efficient unit to receive a rebate for their purchase. Rebates range from $200 to $250 depending on the heat pump's efficiency. A heat pump upgrade can help save money in the long run; more efficient models use less energy to cool your home.
Through its new Residential Appliance Recycling Program, Dominion Virginia Power is making it easy for customers to recycle their old refrigerators and freezers. Dominion will pick up and recycle appliances at no cost and customers will receive a $50 incentive for participating.
In addition Dominion Virginia recommends some simple adjustments around the home can result in big savings. Set your thermostat to 78 degrees which is the most efficient temperature on hot summer days. Each degree increase can result in significant savings on cooling costs. Programmable thermostats can regulate temperatures when you're not home, saving you money.
Close blinds or curtains on the sunny side of your home or apartment. Avoid cooking in the oven during summer months. Microwaves, stoves and outdoor grills add less heat to the home. Remember to switch ceiling fans to turn in the counter-clockwise direction to cool people in the room. Turn off fans when not in the room. Close air conditioning vents in unused rooms. ■