With winter in full swing, homeowners are taking steps to keep their homes warm and manage rising energy costs. Longtime resident Andy Bell shares his decades-long experience in winterizing a home, emphasizing the importance of insulation and water pipe protection. Puget Sound Energy (PSE) spokesperson Gerald Tracy outlines the company's efforts to ensure reliable service and offers advice on lowering energy bills through online assessments, rebates, and energy-efficient upgrades.
As winter’s grip continues across the region, homeowners are taking steps to keep their homes warm and energy bills in check. With another month of cold temperatures ahead, rising energy costs are adding financial strain to many households.For longtime resident Andy Bell, preparation is second nature.
For residents looking to lower their energy bills, Tracy recommended starting with an online home energy assessment. "When you go there, you’ll be able to find the online home energy assessment quiz, and it’s going to break down where your energy is going," Tracy said. "It might tell you you need to change your lighting, your light bulbs, or check your filter, or change out an appliance.
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