Oak Hill, WV (WOAY): Winter is creeping around the corner, and as temperatures drop, heating bills can begin to soar.
“It depends on the temperature outside and the temperature of their thermostat. You know, the larger that difference, the more usage they’re going to see. That’s why it’s always important to look into some energy efficiency tips that can help them sort of lower that difference and impact their bill.”
Appalachian Power spokesperson Debbie Pannell says that now is a great time for regular maintenance on furnaces and heat pumps to make sure they’re running efficiently before they need to stay on constantly—but beyond the big-ticket items, there are also small ways to save on heating that are worth keeping in mind.
“..You know, moving furniture away from heating vents, closing drapes in the evening to keep the heat in your home… If you go to appalachianpower.com and go to our savings tips, there’s a number of savings tips on there that are inexpensive, and that will help you save a little bit… Those little savings add up.”
Pannell says that Appalachian Power’s Average Monthly Payment program, or AMP, is another way to help manage spikes in power bill costs by charging a normalized monthly rate based on the previous year’s average.
“…And it does really help level those highs and lows that customers experience… Don’t hesitate to call us if you see a bill that you think’s out of line or if you need assistance. Let us help you as soon as possible so we can have the best outcome.”
