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SENIOR
NEWS & ARTICLES
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Preparing for the Changing
Weather Ahead
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 CenterPoint
Energy encourages customers to leverage energy and
money saving tools, tips and resources as part of
their preparation for the changing temperatures as
autumn begins. Customers can unlock energy savings
through a combination of easy-to-implement tips,
remain connected to company programs and stay safe as
they wrap up outdoor projects for the year.
"Regardless of season, at
CenterPoint, we have tips, tools and programs to help
customers save energy and manage their bills. As the
season changes, we encourage our customers to take
steps to increase the energy efficiency of their homes
to stay comfortable inside year-round while also
reducing energy use. By taking some easy actions,
customers can make a big difference in reducing
monthly energy bills," said Brad Steber, CenterPoint
Vice President, Minnesota Gas.
Steber added, "We also
want to remind customers to keep safety top of mind by
taking the time to contact 811 prior to planting trees
or conducting any final landscaping projects at home
for the season as temperatures start to drop. Through
this easy step, our customers and community members
are taking a critical first step in helping keep
themselves, their loved ones and neighbors safe."
CenterPoint offers
customers tips and programs to fall into energy and
cost savings
Customers can do the
following for energy and cost savings:
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Verify the furnace or boiler is
working:
Prior to using a furnace or boiler for the first
time this season, use a qualified technician to
perform a tune-up and system inspection.
Change or clean the filters in
HVAC systems:
Maintaining a comfortable indoor temperature can
represent approximately 50 percent of a home’s
energy use. Regular maintenance is one of the best
ways to extend the life of a home’s system, so swap
out or clean filters to minimize costly repairs and
keep the system running efficiently.
Conduct a home energy assessment:
Through
CenterPoint Energy and Xcel Energy’s
Home Energy Squad®,
energy experts lay out a personalized saving plan
for a customer’s home to increase energy efficiency.
Now through Oct. 15,
all residential customers can get 50% off a Home
Energy Squad® visit with code EFFICIENCY50.
Visit the online Energy
Efficiency Store:
CenterPoint offers a variety of free and discounted
products through its online
Energy Efficiency Store
including smart and programmable thermostats, window
insulation kits, weatherstripping, low-flow
showerheads and faucet aerators.
Keep a comfortable temperature
indoors year-round:
Use weatherstripping or caulk areas in and around a
home, such as around windows and doors or where air
from the outside could enter.
Save hot water while maintaining
comfort:
Showering accounts for 40 percent of a home’s hot
water use. Energy-saving showerheads and faucet
aerators can help lower energy costs and reduce hot
water use without sacrificing comfort.
Upgrade to more energy efficient
appliances and equipment:
When replacing appliances and equipment, consider
more efficient models. Energy efficiency rebates may
be available for new, qualifying appliances.
Customers can learn more
about energy savings tips and tools that help them
prepare for the colder days ahead in addition to ways
to manage their monthly energy bills at CenterPointEnergy.com/SavingsTips.
Call before you dig
Fall can be a great time
to plant a tree or finish up outdoor projects before
temperatures start to decrease. Anyone planning to
plant a tree or work on any other type of project that
requires digging should contact 811 at least three
business days prior to starting work to have
underground utilities located and marked at no cost.
Everyone can use this free service to have underground
utility lines like natural gas, electric, water and
telecom facilities located and marked.
Visit
811BeforeYouDig.com
to learn more about 811 and the process to have
underground utility lines located and marked. For more
information about natural gas safety, visit
CenterPointEnergy.com/Safety
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