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Making It Through the Heat of Summer
BEAUMONT August 15, 2019 - Trying to keep your cool in the dog days of summer can take a chunk of change out of your pocketbook. Even though Entergy Texas has some of the lowest rates in the country, using a lot of electricity -- which most people do in summer -- can lead to high bills. Besides the outside temperatures, other things can contribute to fluctuations in your bill. This includes the cost of fuel, weather conditions, condition of the structure being cooled, the number of people in the home (more dishes, showers and laundry), the types of appliances used and even fluctuations in the number of days in the month’s billing cycle. It’s best to be proactive and follow simple energy-saving tips, like setting your thermostat on 78 degrees or higher, using ceiling fans to feel cooler, insulating doors and windows, replacing air filters and using energy efficient light bulbs. But if it’s too late for that -- at least for this month -- there are ways you can get help managing your costs or even paying your bill. Here are some ways to manage through the higher costs of keeping cool:
If you think you’re going to need help with your power bill, don’t delay. Call Entergy’s customer service representatives at 1-800-Entergy (1-800-368-3749) to see what solutions might best “fit the bill.” And before the next bill comes, take a few simple steps to save money by being more energy-efficient: visit entergy.com/savemoney and entergytexas.com/summer. Your wallet will thank you for it.
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