{"id":83051,"date":"2016-12-30T09:19:14","date_gmt":"2016-12-30T14:19:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/?p=83051"},"modified":"2016-12-30T09:21:26","modified_gmt":"2016-12-30T14:21:26","slug":"puco-offers-utility-related-resolutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/2016\/12\/30\/puco-offers-utility-related-resolutions\/","title":{"rendered":"PUCO provides utility-related resolutions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Submitted information<\/em><\/p>\n<p>COLUMBUS &#8212; The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) offers 17 utility-related resolutions to save money, save energy, and stay safe in 2017:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Once a year, have furnaces, vents, flues, and chimneys inspected by a qualified service professional.<\/li>\n<li>Test and replace batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors regularly.<\/li>\n<li>Switch out incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent or LED bulbs to save on lighting costs.<\/li>\n<li>Turn off or unplug lights, appliances, and electronics when not in use.<\/li>\n<li>Set thermostats at or above 72 degrees in the summer and at or below 68 degrees in the winter.<\/li>\n<li>Keep vents and radiators clear of furniture or other obstructions so that air conditioners and furnaces do not have to work as hard to reach the set temperature.<\/li>\n<li>Invest in a programmable thermostat that can automatically adjust the temperature in homes while residents are away.<\/li>\n<li>Look for energy efficient Energy Star\u00ae appliances for replacing aging refrigerators, dishwashers, washers, and dryers.<\/li>\n<li>Contact local utilities for programs such as rebates for energy efficient appliances, home energy audits, and budget billing.<\/li>\n<li>Stay prepared for inclement weather by creating a storm kit that includes items like a flashlight, bottled water, personal hygiene products, and non-perishable foods.<\/li>\n<li>Assume that any downed power lines are live and steer clear, then contact local emergency responders and the local utility.<\/li>\n<li>Replace electrical cords that are fraying, cracking, or that may have been damaged.<\/li>\n<li>Have air ducts checked for leaks and sealed by a qualified professional.<\/li>\n<li>Reduce water leaks by fixing or replacing faucets, showerheads, and toilets.<\/li>\n<li>Call 8-1-1 before any digging project to have underground utility lines marked.<\/li>\n<li>Learn more about energy choice and browse the PUCO\u2019s <em>Apples to Apples<\/em> charts by visiting <a href=\"http:\/\/links.govdelivery.com\/track?type=click&amp;enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYxMjI5LjY4MTY3NTQxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MTIyOS42ODE2NzU0MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3ODAzMjIyJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZWRpdG9yQHRoZXZ3aW5kZXBlbmRlbnQuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1lZGl0b3JAdGhldndpbmRlcGVuZGVudC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&amp;&amp;&amp;100&amp;&amp;&amp;http:\/\/www.energychoice.ohio.gov\/\">www.energychoice.ohio.gov<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For any utility related question, concern or complaint, contact the PUCO at 800.686.7826 or visit <a href=\"http:\/\/links.govdelivery.com\/track?type=click&amp;enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYxMjI5LjY4MTY3NTQxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MTIyOS42ODE2NzU0MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3ODAzMjIyJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZWRpdG9yQHRoZXZ3aW5kZXBlbmRlbnQuY29tJnVzZXJpZD1lZGl0b3JAdGhldndpbmRlcGVuZGVudC5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&amp;&amp;&amp;101&amp;&amp;&amp;http:\/\/www.puco.ohio.gov\/\">www.PUCO.ohio.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Submitted information COLUMBUS &#8212; The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) offers 17 utility-related resolutions to save money, save energy, and stay safe in 2017: Once a year, have furnaces, vents, flues, and chimneys inspected by a qualified service professional. Test and replace batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors regularly. 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