As temperatures begin to rise across Georgia heading into the heat of summer, Georgia Power is encouraging customers to take advantage of free and low-cost energy-efficiency resources that are available to help keep homes comfortable, while managing energy use.

By taking small, proactive steps, customers can better manage energy use during the hottest months of the year while maintaining comfort at home. Simple tips from the company include:

• Change air filters regularly and keep vents clear to maintain proper airflow. Change standard air filters once a month, or every three months for pleated filters. 
• Turn off lights when not in use and close curtains or blinds during the hottest parts of the day.
• Seal gaps around windows and doors with caulk or weather-stripping to keep cool air inside.
• Wash full loads of laundry in cold water and clean the dryer lint trap before each use.
• Switch to ENERGY STAR®-certified LED bulbs, which use up to 75% less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs.
• Use large appliances during off-peak hours (before 2 p.m. or after 7 p.m.) to reduce heat and strain on your home.

The tips above are just a few of the many that are available on GeorgiaPower.com, alongside digital tools to help customers better understand and manage their electricity use. Online and mobile app options include My Power Usage which allows most customers to track their energy use by the hour, day, or month, as well as Threshold Alerts which notify customers when their energy use approaches a self-selected threshold, helping avoid billing surprises during high–use months.

Georgia Power also encourages eligible customers to explore the EASE Program, which offers free home energy improvements such as LED light bulbs, heating and cooling system servicing, attic insulation, and more. These upgrades can significantly reduce energy use and lower monthly bills. Households earning 200% or less of federal poverty guidelines may qualify. Learn more at GeorgiaPower.com/EASE.

Assistance Options
Georgia Power works throughout the year with customers who may need assistance paying their bill, and makes it easy to find local resources for utilities, food, shelter, and more by ZIP code at GeorgiaPower.com/Assistance . Through partnerships like Project Share, administered by The Salvation Army, Georgia Power matches customer contributions to assist those in need, and customers can also find a variety of other income-qualified programs on the website.

Focused on Affordable Energy & Delivering Savings
For more than 140 years, Georgia Power has worked to bring Georgians the energy they need at the lowest possible rates. Since 1990, the company has offered rates 15 percent below the national average, on average, while also offering flexible rate plans for residential and business customers, as well as a wide variety of programs to help customers save money and energy. Additionally, Georgia Power recently announced a stipulated agreement with the Public Interest Advocacy (PIA) staff of the Georgia Public Service Commission to help customers save even more. Under the agreement, which remains subject to review and approval by the Georgia PSC later this month, a typical residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours per month is expected to save $4.04 monthly, or nearly $50 annually, beginning in June.

With new residents moving to the state and large-load customers like data centers and manufacturers choosing Georgia, Georgia Power continues to work to ensure that growth benefits all Georgia Power customers. The growing pipeline of large-load customers is a key factor that enabled the company's earlier base rate freeze, and is helping spread fixed costs across a broader customer base and protect residential and small business customers. This growth has also allowed the company to commit to providing annual savings of $102 per year for the typical residential customer beginning in 2029.