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August 2018 | Volume 5, Issue 8

Apply now for heat and energy assistance from emPower

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Avoid peak times

Save on power costs by adjusting your ways

Reducing energy use in your home saves money.

Peak hours are the busiest times for energy providers. Peak usage times are typically late afternoon and early evening on the hottest summer days.

Consumers Energy reports peak demand is between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. weekdays. DTE Energy says peak hours are between 3 p.m and 7 p.m weekdays.

Here are some suggestions on how to help reduce power demand and reduce your costs:

Shift household chores and activities away from peak periods. For instance, run your dishwasher when you go to bed.
Use your most energy-efficient appliances. For example, your microwave oven uses considerably less than a stove.
Keep your house cooled prior to peak periods.
Use a timer on your water heater and dishwasher.
Use a programmable thermostat to reduce air-conditioning or heating usage during peak hours, expecially when no one is home.
Unplug cell phones, TVs, video games, and other devices when not in use so they don’t continue to use energy in standby mode.
Use an advanced power strip to reduce vampire loads, electricity that is wasted when electronics are not being used.
Buy energy-efficient products and operate them effectively.
Try to get into the habit of being energy efficient year-round.

Apply now for heating and energy assistance from emPower

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emPower helps with past-due energy bills

emPower has funds available to assist with making your past-due heat and energy payments, including for metered utilities (electricity, natural gas and propane) and deliverable fuels (propane, fuel oil, kerosene, wood, heating fuel pellets, coal, corn and wood fuel blocks).

We are still taking applications for emPower's one-time heat and energy assistance for the 2017-2018 program year, which runs through September 30, 2018.

Applicants must meet income eligibility guidelines. Apply now!

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Don't forget: Apply for Michigan Home Heating credit

While temperatures are still climbing into the 80s and 90s and keeping cool is key, don’t forget to take advantage of the Michigan Home Heating Credit.

The deadline to apply is September 30, 2018.

Last year, nearly 315,000 Michigan residents applied for the credit, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. The average credit was $170.

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