Spring Into Action and Make the Summer Transition a Breeze

Temperatures are starting to climb, and my kids are already asking for popsicles for breakfast. 

To stay a step ahead of the summer busyness, I did a seasonal energy checkup to prepare my home for the transition, so my family can stay comfortable and avoid big spikes in our energy bills. 

First, I went online to my PG&E account to make sure I was on the best rate plan for my household. Turns out, I am!  By clicking the ‘Compare rate plans’ tab under the "Your rate plan" section on my account homepage, I was able to see a side-by-side comparison of plan options and estimated pricing based on my usage.

Old weatherstripping around two of my doors needed to be replaced to prevent hot air from creeping indoors. I also cleared debris around my air conditioning system for the best ventilation, and had a licensed technician check for any leaks in my upstairs and downstairs units. 

My ceiling fans needed some TLC too, so I grabbed my duster, checked the batteries in the remotes, and made sure they were working properly. I know they will get plenty of use over the next few months, especially upstairs in my kids’ bedrooms.

These are just a few of the proactive easy steps that will reduce the strain on my A/C and bills and make the seasonal switch seamless.

So, are you ready to spring into summer? 

PG&E makes the prep work easy. Start by getting your A/C in tip-top shape with these simple steps.

You can also follow these five easy tips to save on energy costs before temperatures reach triple digits. 

And if you’re a pool owner, check out this video for quick ways to lower your energy usage and your monthly bills.

You can also build an Energy Efficiency DIY Toolkit. With less than a $200 investment, the materials in the kit can help you save hundreds of dollars a year on your energy bills.

Using PG&E’s Savings Finder tool is a great place to start if you are looking for additional resources to help lower your energy usage and monthly bills.  Other warm weather tips and programs can also be found at pge.com/summer.  

About the author

Adrienne Moore joined PG&E’s Marketing and Communications team in 2023. A busy mom of two boys, she is passionate about helping customers save energy and money, sharing energy efficiency tips and tools, and making bill support programs easy to understand and accessible for all. Her goal is to ensure customers feel supported when managing their energy needs.