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ENERGY WINTER

EFFICIENCY ENERGY-SAVING

ELEMENT TIPS

ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS TAKE ADVANTAGE OF HEAT
FROM THE SUN
MVU offers a variety of residential programs and rebates to
help save our customers energy and lower their monthly bills: Open curtains on your south facing windows during
the day to allow sunlight to enter and naturally heat
your home. Close them at night to reduce chill from
Energy Star Appliances: Refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, cold windows.
clothes washers, ceiling fans, room air conditioners, and
more.

Lighting, Weatherization, and Other Incentives: Attic
insulation, Low-E glass windows & doors, and LED downlight
recessed lights. Central air conditioning and heat pump
tune-ups and unit replacement incentives are available too.

ADJUST THE TEMPERATURE
Residential Energy Audits and Direct Install: The program
provides eligible residential customers with a full in-home Bill pay Monitor
energy audit and specific recommendations for their home Use a programmable thermostat. made & manage
plus a fixed set of maintenance and upgrades provided at Set your thermostat to 68 degrees when you are easy your usage
no cost to the customer. home and 55 degrees when you are away.

Lowering your thermostat three to five degrees can
Level Payment Plan: When you choose our Level Payment save up to 10% on heating costs. Stay alert with
Plan, we estimate your yearly energy costs and spread the outage updates
payments evenly throughout the year. That way, you have
more control and are protected from seasonal cost peaks.
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Medical Baseline Program: To be eligible for Medical Baseline,
you or someone who lives with you full-time must require use Introducing MyMVU! energy
of a medical life-support device or piece of equipment. A bills
qualifying life-support device is any medical device used to KEEP WARM AIR INSIDE!
sustain life or is relied upon for mobility.
Caulking and weather stripping help seal your home
Energy Bill Assistance for Income-Qualified Families: and reduce drafts keeping heat inside during winter
Depending on household income, MVU has a rate reduction and cool air inside during summer.
program to provide qualified low-income families with either Caulking works best for gaps that are 1/2” or smaller.
a 12% or 20% discount on their electric energy charges. For larger gaps, you can use a foam sealant that
comes in a spray can.
Insulation blocks the flow of air through attics floors
and walls by forming dead air spaces.

Save energy by installing or upgrading insulation in
your attic and walls.