Southwest Gas offers resources to help
customers prepare for the coldest time of the year
LAS
VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- When
temperatures drop, we turn the heat up. Mid-December to mid-January
is, on average, the coldest time of year for our communities. With
cooler temperatures comes increased natural gas usage. Southwest
Gas Corporation ("Southwest Gas" or "Company") reminds customers
there are a variety of ways to conserve energy and save money this
winter.
Energy Efficiency & Conservation
Simple efforts can make a big difference to help
reduce your energy consumption and save money on your natural gas
bill. Talk with your family today about the small changes you can
implement this winter to keep bills down:
Home
Heating
- Use a programable thermostat set to 68 degrees, if medically
safe to do so, when home and reduce by 7-10 degrees when away.
- Replace your dirty air filters every month so your furnace
doesn't have to work so hard.
- Installing insulation behind outlets and light switches can
help reduce drafts.
- Take advantage of sunlight and open blinds during the day to
capture free heating.
- Seal cracks and block drafts around doors and windows with
caulking and weatherstripping to keep cold air out and hot air
in.
- Run your ceiling fans in reverse during the winter to circulate
warm air.
Cooking
- By using a ceramic or glass dish for baking, you can typically
set your oven for 25 degrees less than a recipe calls for,
increasing energy efficiency.
- Ensure your oven door has a tight seal and use the oven light
to check food while baking. Where possible, avoid opening the door,
as it can drop the oven temperature by up to 50 degrees each time
you do so.
- Where possible, keep the lids on your pans while cooking.
- Cook multiple dishes in your gas oven at the same time.
Other
- When you're away on vacation, your water heater continues to
work to keep water warm - turning the temperature down when you're
away can help you save on your natural gas bill.
- Cleaning out the lint trap in your gas dryer before every load
and using a dryer with a moisture-sensor helps optimize performance
and avoid over-drying.
More tips on how to conserve energy and save
money are available at www.swgas.com/savemoney.
A variety of rebates are also available for
homeowners and businesses to help save money on the purchase of
energy-efficient appliances and equipment. Learn more at
www.swgas.com/efficiency.
Assistance Programs Available
Southwest Gas also reminds customers that
payment programs are available to help them better manage their
budgets. Customers can sign up for the Equal Payment Plan to enjoy
the predictability of having the same fixed amount due each
month.
The Company also offers assistance programs,
including Energy Share, an emergency fund utility assistance
program, and an Installment Plan for those with outstanding
bills.
Southwest Gas representatives are readily
available to assist and lend a helping hand. To discuss options,
customers are encouraged to call 877-860-6020 or visit
www.swgas.com/assist for more information.
About Southwest Gas
Southwest Gas Corporation is a dynamic energy company committed
to exceeding the expectations of our over two million customers
throughout Arizona, California, and Nevada by providing safe and reliable service
while innovating sustainable energy solutions to fuel our
communities' growth. For more information about how Southwest Gas
is supporting a sustainable energy future, please visit
swgas.com.
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