Atlantic City Electric is monitoring a coastal storm that is expected to bring severe weather to our area this weekend. Strong winds and heavy rainfall may bring down trees and damage equipment, resulting in power outages for our customers. We are prepared for this event and have enhanced our staffing resources to best respond. Safety is our top priority. We urge customers to stay away from downed wires and other equipment. To report a downed wire, call 800-833-7476. Report and track outages through our mobile app or website at atlanticcityelectric.com/StormPrep.
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Utility Provides Tips to Help Customers Manage Their Summer Energy Costs
MAYS LANDING, N.J. - While summer is a great time to enjoy warm weather activities, it is not so pleasing to feel the heat of higher energy bills that are often associated with higher energy use. Atlantic City Electric offers its customers the following energy conservation tips:
• Have your air conditioning system checked by a licensed technician to ensure it is in good working condition.
• If health permits, set your air conditioner's thermostat between 75-78 degrees. Every degree you move your thermostat up can save as much as five percent on your cooling bill.
• Change or clean your air conditioner filter. A dirty filter causes the unit to run longer and inefficiently.
• Close window shades, blinds, or drapes to keep out the sun and retain cooler air inside.
• Move lamps, TVs, and other heat producing items away from your air conditioner's thermostat. Turn off electric appliances and equipment when not is use.
• Check that all windows and doors are tightly closed to keep the cool air in and the hot air out. Weather stripping also can help seal air leaks around doors and windows.
• Cook and use other heat-generating appliances such as washers, dryers and dish washers in the early morning or cooler evening hours.
• Wash clothes in cold water.
• Use dishwashers only when fully loaded. Use the air-dry option if your unit has one.
• Consider preparing light summer meals that do not require a lot of cooking. If possible, use an outdoor grill or microwave for cooking.
Summer will surely bring hot, humid weather, but with a little effort, you can be comfortable and help stretch your energy dollars too. For more energy saving tips and to help better understand how extreme temperatures can affect your energy bill, visit www.atlanticcityelectric.com and click on "My Account," our online energy audit tool.
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Atlantic City Electric, a public utility owned by Pepco Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: POM), provides safe, reliable and affordable regulated electric delivery services to more than 545,000 customers in southern New Jersey.
