Ways to save this summer

Watch these tips and tools for easy summer energy savings

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Energy efficiency DIY toolkit


This DIY toolkit will cost about $200 but can help you save $955 or more on your annual energy bill. Build your kit with these items, found in local stores:


Smart thermostat: Install to save an average of 8% on annual heating and cooling costs.
Vegetation pruners: Clear vegetation and debris from around your AC unit for proper air flow.
Air filter: Replace dirty air filters on your AC to improve air circulation.
Fan: Use fans to keep air circulating, allowing you to raise your thermostat set point.
Weatherstripping, window caulk and outlet gaskets: Apply weatherstripping to doors, caulk around windows and add gaskets to your outlets to minimize air leaks and lower heating and cooling costs.
Thermal detector: Use to check temperatures around doors, windows and vents to identify air leaks.
LED bulbs: Use LED bulbs—they emit less heat and use less energy.
Power strip: Plug electronics into a power strip to turn off multiple devices with a flip of a switch.
Duster: Remove dust from refrigerator condenser coils so your fridge runs more efficiently.
Low-flow showerhead: Reduce the time your hot-water heater works to supply hot water.

Top FAQs on summer energy use

Easy ideas to manage your bill and save energy

These free tools can help you save energy and money this summer

Rate Plan Comparison Tool

Get a personalized rate plan recommendation based on how your household uses energy. This easy-to-use tool also provides estimated yearly costs.

Home Energy Checkup

Identify sources of wasted energy in your household and get a personalized savings plan to lower monthly bills in only 5 minutes.

Budget Billing

Level out monthly payments and offset high seasonal bills with Budget Billing, a free tool that averages your annual energy costs to help you manage your bills.

You may be able to save even more if you qualify for these additional programs

Find out if you qualify

CARE and FERA

The California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) and the Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) programs offer income-qualified customers a discount on their monthly energy bill. Find out whether your household qualifies and enroll.

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Energy Savings Assistance Program

The Energy Savings Assistance Program offers no-cost home energy improvements that may include weatherproofing, minor home repairs and select appliance replacement for income-qualified homes that are at least five years old.

Medical

Medical Baseline Program

The Medical Baseline Program provides residential customers, who rely on power for certain medical needs, additional energy at the lowest price on their current rate.

NOTE: Savings are approximate and may vary by home and energy use.