Energy Efficiency
Tips

LED light bulbs are a great way to save money on your electricity bill. They use up to 75% less energy than old, incandescent bulbs.

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Save energy by preventing phantom loads - energy that is used by appliances and electronics even when they are turned off. Plug TV and stereo systems into a power strip and turn off all the peripherals with the flip of one switch.

Time of Use Program

GCEA offers a residential time-of-use electric rate that may help you reduce high energy bills. The idea is to use electricity during the off-peak times when electricity is less expensive and to conserve energy during the peak times when electricity is more expensive. Although the RTOU rate is a great tool for reducing monthly electric bills, it is not appropriate for all customers. Whether you are a candidate for the RTOU rate will depend upon your family size and lifestyle.

To sign up for the RTOU rate, you must complete a new application for service and pay an application fee. After GCEA receives your application and fee, we will make arrangements with you to change out your electric meter. A new, more sophisticated meter is needed to record the kilowatt-hours used during the on-peak times versus the kilowatt-hours used during the off-peak times.

If you are interested in learning more about the RTOU, contact GCEA Member Services at 1-800-726-3523.

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