You have the power to control your energy usage and your costs and at Southern Rivers Energy, we're committed to helping our members do just that! Making simple changes around the house can make a big difference and thanks to Touchstone Energy Cooperatives, we are able to share this valuable site devoted to energy conservation and efficiency. At 
you will find a host of information on how to save energy and money.
Here Are A Few Quick Tips:
- Keep your thermostat set at 68 º F in winter and 78 º F in summer.
- Make sure the registers and vents for your heating/cooling system are not obstructed by furniture, rugs or other objects.
- Use ceiling fans running forward in summer to create a breeze and running in reverse in winter to help circulate heated air.
- Keep
your heating and cooling system running well with clean filters and
annual service checks, and keep the outdoor unit clear of grass leaves
and other debris.
- Keep the lint tray and vent hose on your clothes dryer clean.
- Wash clothes in cold water when possible and try to do laundry in full loads instead of lots of little loads.
- Keep your refrigerator and freezer door seals in good shape.
- Use the air-dry setting on your dishwasher
- Run your swimming pool pump the minimum time needed to get desired results.
Find
out about ways to improve energy efficiency inside your house and
outdoors or if you're in the process of building a new home, find
helpful tips on energy efficient construction in our Energy Library.
Or use our Home Energy Calculator
to estimate and compare the cost of energy usage in your home and
change the variables to create different scenarios. After troubleshooting on your own, if you still feel that you need an in
home energy audit, Contact Us to set up an appointment with our energy advisor.