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ENERGY                                                                   WINTER


       EFFICIENCY                                                 ENERGY-SAVING


       ELEMENT                                                                       TIPS






        ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS                                       TAKE ADVANTAGE OF HEAT
                                                                                 FROM THE SUN
        MVU offers a variety of residential programs and rebates to
        help save our customers energy and lower their monthly bills:  Open curtains on your south facing windows during
                                                                  the day to allow sunlight to enter and naturally heat
                                                                  your home. Close them at night to reduce chill from
        Energy Star Appliances: Refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers,   cold windows.
        clothes washers, ceiling fans, room air conditioners,  and
        more.

        Lighting, Weatherization,  and Other Incentives: Attic
        insulation, Low-E glass windows & doors, and LED downlight
        recessed lights.  Central air conditioning  and heat pump
        tune-ups and unit replacement incentives are available too.

                                                                           ADJUST THE TEMPERATURE
        Residential  Energy Audits  and Direct  Install: The  program
        provides eligible  residential  customers with a full in-home                                                                                            Bill pay    Monitor
        energy audit and specific recommendations for their home           Use a programmable thermostat.                                                        made       & manage
        plus a fixed set of maintenance and upgrades provided at     Set your thermostat to 68 degrees when you are                                               easy      your usage
        no cost to the customer.                                       home and 55 degrees when you are away.

                                                                   Lowering your thermostat three to five degrees can
        Level Payment Plan:  When  you  choose  our  Level  Payment        save up to 10% on heating costs.                                                                                   Stay alert with
        Plan, we estimate your yearly energy costs and spread the                                                                                                                            outage updates
        payments evenly throughout the year. That way, you have
        more control and are protected from seasonal cost peaks.
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        Medical Baseline Program: To be eligible for Medical Baseline,
        you or someone who lives with you full-time must require use                                                                   Introducing MyMVU!                                                           energy
        of a medical life-support device or piece of equipment. A                                                                                                                                                     bills
        qualifying life-support device is any medical device used to        KEEP WARM AIR INSIDE!
        sustain life or is relied upon for mobility.
                                                                  Caulking and weather stripping help seal your home
        Energy  Bill  Assistance  for  Income-Qualified  Families:   and reduce drafts keeping heat inside during winter
        Depending on household income, MVU has a rate reduction            and cool air inside during summer.
        program to provide qualified low-income families with either   Caulking works best for gaps that are 1/2” or smaller.
        a 12% or 20% discount on their electric energy charges.     For larger gaps, you can use a foam sealant that
                                                                                comes in a spray can.
                                                                   Insulation blocks the flow of air through attics floors
                                                                         and walls by forming dead air spaces.

                                                                   Save energy by installing or upgrading insulation in
                                                                                 your attic and walls.
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