In observance of the recent Energy Costs Day, American Electric Power Ohio offered simple tips for residents to make their homes more energy efficient.
“National Cut Your Energy Costs Day is a great day to make a list of what you can change in your home to create energy and financial savings this winter," said AEP Ohio Managing Director of Customer Experience Jon Williams. “By following these tips, you can make a difference in how much energy you use for home heating."
AEP Ohio's top tips include:
AEP Ohio customers can view their daily and month-to-month energy usage, learn their highest usage day and sign up for high bill alerts on AEP Ohio's Energy Dashboard. They can log onto AEPOhio.com/Account to explore this tool.
With the winter weather comes home fire risks and the dangers of safely heating your home.
More than half of all home heating fires occur in the winter months and State Fire Marshal Kevin S. Reardon urges Ohioans to keep loved ones safe this winter by utilizing these helpful tips from the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal's Office and Manufactured Home Program.
“It may be tempting to use alternative heating right now, but it is also important to do so safely,” said Reardon. “The use of alternative heating sources can greatly increase the chance of a fire occurring. By following some basic safety tips, you can keep yourself and your family safe during this winter weather.”
In addition to suggestions for alternative heating safety, the State Fire Marshal’s office offers these tips:
Manufactured homeowners have some additional preparations for winter weather to maintain a safe place for their loved ones during the colder months. Additional tips for manufactured homeowners include:
Call the Manufactured Homes Program, 1-800-686-1526, or visit com.ohio.gov/MH.aspx if you have questions or concerns. Additional safety tips are available from the State Fire Marshal’s Office at com.ohio.gov/fire.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency also recommends Ohioans be ready for all disasters by take these additional preparedness steps to be disaster ready for 2022:
Visit www.Ready.gov/resolution for more information on how you can resolve to be ready.