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October 2018 | Volume 6, Issue 1

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It's winterizing time

Get ready for colder temps; save on those energy bills

Those sub-freezing temperates we've been seeing this fall are a reminder winter is near.

With colder temperatures on the way, take some simple and low-cost steps now to winterize your home and save money on your energy and heating bills.

Do some of these measures to reduce your costs and stay warm:

Inspect windows and doors for drafts; and apply or replace caulk to insulate and repair cracks in walls and in and around doors
Set your thermostat to the lowest comfortable temperature possible and dress in layers. Lower it a few degrees before leaving your home or going to bed
If possible, install or use a programmable thermostat to reduce heating usage, expecially when no one is home
Seal leaks in furnace air ducts
Remember to change or clean furnace air filters on a regular basis
Keep window blinds, shades and draperies open during the day to allow sunlight to warm your home; close them at night for added insulation
Set ceiling fans to run clockwise so they draw air up and keep warm air circulating
Lower the temperature on your water heat to 115 or 120 degrees

Sources: A Healthier Michigan, Consumers Energy and DTE Energy

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Help When You Need It Most.

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

We are working to provide help across Michigan 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 Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) through MIBridges 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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