Temperatures along Colorado's Front Range are forecast to be in the upper 80's tomorrow with 90-degree temperatures over the weekend while the Western Slope will have highs in the mid to upper 90s.
As temperatures rise this summer and energy use increases, Xcel Energy is here to help customers with their energy bills, with bill assistance and payment options, energy efficiency programs and energy- and money-saving tips.
Energy Savings Tips
- Keep the sunlight out and keep your space cool - Close blinds or shades to keep rooms cool during the day.
- Adjust your thermostat - During summer months, setting the thermostat at 78 degrees while your home will cool your home most efficiently. A programmable thermostat automatically adjusts the temperature based on your routine and could help you save on cooling costs.
- Open interior doors - Opening interior doors within your home can help circulate cool air throughout the house. Using weather stripping to seal exterior doors and windows can also prevent cool air from escaping.
- Use fans to your advantage - During warmer months, running ceiling fans counterclockwise will circulate cool air from the bottom of the room to the top.
- Improve insulation - Improving the insulation of walls, crawl spaces, floors and vents is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to reduce energy costs, saving you up to 10% on your monthly energy bill.
- Switch it off - Turn off unnecessary lighting and replace incandescent bulbs with LEDs, which use 75% to 80% less energy than traditional bulbs and last 15 times longer.
- Manage appliances - Run washing machines, dishwashers and clothes dryers with full loads after the heat of the day, to help keep the house cooler and reduce strain on the energy grid. Consider other alternatives such as using an outdoor grill to cook or a clothesline to dry clothing to further prevent heating your home.
- Replace your filters - Replacing a dirty air filter can reduce your air conditioner's energy consumption by 5% to 15%.
Connecting Customers with Energy Assistance
Xcel Energy is committed to working with customers and getting them connected to available programs to help. To learn more about energy assistance options, customers can visit
xcelenergy.com/EnergyAssistance or xcelenergy.com/Colorado or call 1-800-895-4999.
Energy Saving Solutions
Xcel Energy began offering its customers energy-saving solutions decades ago, and today, provides some of the longest running and most successful efficiency programs in the country. The company offers dozens of energy- and money-saving options for customers, including rebates, home energy audits and deals on smart products.
The company is taking many steps to help lower bills and provide more resources to help customers, including:
- Online resources: Customers can visit xcelenergy.com/Colorado to find a one-stop shop with ways to save energy and money, manage your bill and much more.
- Customer programs: Find more information about energy efficiency programs by visiting xcelenergy.com/Residential.
- Home Energy Squad visits: Home Energy Squad visits are a great way for customers to make their homes more energy efficient. Our squad can assist you in saving through quick, affordable, energy-efficient fixes during an in-home visit. We will replace traditional LEDs, install a programmable thermostat, weatherstrip drafty doors and install energy-efficient showerheads and faucet aerators.
- RED Truck provides assistance to customers: Our Resources. Education. Delivered (RED) Truck, is out in the community throughout the summer, staffed with energy experts who can help with bill assistance, program signups, answering customers' questions and more. The truck expands our community outreach, providing a one-stop-shop for energy assistance at a range of community events and locations. For a schedule of Red Truck appearances or to request the RED Truck at your event, please visit xcelenergy.com/Colorado or email RedTruck@xcelenergy.com.
About Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider, dedicated to serving millions of customers with excellence. We make energy work better for customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient and sustainable energy.
We are committed to leading the clean energy transition, meeting our customers' need for more, cleaner power, while keeping bills as low as possible. Because the people we serve depend on us to power their lives.
Headquartered in Minneapolis, we work every day to generate and distribute electricity and gas to customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico, and Texas. For more information, visit xcelenergy.com or follow us on X, and Facebook.
