Working together we can save!
With an uncertain future as to the cost of energy, more and more people are concerned about their utility bills. Wiregrass Electric’s website is a starting point to get you on the way toward better energy management for your home. Your Cooperative has always placed a priority on promoting energy efficiency to our members, and so we offer these materials to help you control costs and peak demand for electricity.
Calculators
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If you have your account number you can perform an analysis of your bills for the past year. | 
This calculator estimates your energy use for your home. | 
Assists you in finding out how much energy specific appliances in your home use. |
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Allows you to compare the monthly and annual savings to be gained by using Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs). | 
Compares the energy use and cost of LCD, DLP, Plasma, and traditional tube televisions. |  Demonstrates savings potential of replacing older inefficient heat pumps with newer high efficiency units. |
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Estimates the savings to be gained by installing and setting a programmable thermostat. | 
Estimates the savings to be gained by installing and setting a programmable thermostat. | 
Shows side-by-side comparisons of heating pools or spas with various heat sources. Also estimates the cost of operating the pool or spa pump. |
|  This extensive library will provide you with tons of information about how energy is used in your home. | 
Powerful Lessons from your Electric Cooperative | 
For kids and adults --everything from energy-themed games to Teacher Lesson Plans -- creates a rich kid-friendly environment to facilitate energy education. |
Peak Demand
Peak power refers to the time of day when there is the most demand for electricity, requiring more power from the electrical supplier. This extra power to supply the peak demand – the electric utility industry’s equivalent of rush-hour traffic – is when power costs skyrocket. Read more about peak demand.
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