April 2019 | Volume 6, Issue 7

Energy-saving tips

Lowering costs adds up, means more in your pocket

Spring and summer are a great time to increase your savings on your heat and energy bills so you have more money in your wallet.

Here are some tips from the U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Saver to help you save money and energy when the weather is warm and you;'re trying to keep your home cool and comfortable:

Use your windows to gain cool air and keep heat out, including using window coverings
Operate your thermostat efficiently, including setting your thermostat as high as comfortably possible and keeping your house warmer than normal when away
Use fans and ventilation strategies to cool your home
Keep your cooling system running efficiently with regular maintenance, keeping lamps or TV sets away from thermostats and cleaning registers
Don't heat your home with appliances and lighting
Keep hot air from leaking into your home by sealing cracks and openings and adding caulk or weatherstripping
Lower your water hating costs by turning down the temperature setting to warm (120 degrees Fahrenheit)

More Tips from Energy Saver

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Help When You Need It Most.

emPower works with you, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and your utility and/or fuel provider(s) to help you pay your heat-related energy bills while striving to become self-sufficient.

We are working to provide help for 2018-2019.

Follow these steps to discover success and gain emPower’s assistance through our Self-Sufficiency Services:

Go to helpforheat.com and visit the Apply page
Submit application and support documents to MDHHS through MI Bridges for State Emergency Relief (SER)
Choose TrueNorth Community Services as your referral partner on the application
Get SER approval from MDHHS
emPower will contact you so you can more fully engage and work toward self-sufficiency

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Affordable payment plans can help with managing your bills

Could you use some assistance with managing your heat and energy bills?

Enrollment in a monthly affordable payment plan with your utility provider can help.

emPower can assist you in enrolling with Consumers Energy’s Consumers Affordable Resource for Energy (CARE) Program and DTE Energy’s Low-Income Self-Sufficiency Plan (LSP) Program for 2018-2019.

If you qualify or are approved for State Emergency Relief (SER) from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), you might be eligible for additional assistance.

For 2017-2018, emPower assisted in enrolling 8,354 households in Consumers Energy’s CARE and 1,545 in DTE Energy’s LSP programs.

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