We all consume energy differently. From several loads of laundry to a prolonged movie night on the weekend - our energy use varies. Often, we can overlook what specifically consumes energy or just how much energy we use in one day, especially when in a set routine. By regularly viewing your usage on Indiana Michigan Power's (I&M) energy dashboard, you can help eliminate surprises on your monthly bill and set good energy habits for the future.
Making this possible is your home's smart meter. Information on your energy use during the week is collected by your smart meter and becomes available as data highlighting how much energy your home used during a specified time. It also shows what was consuming high amounts of energy in your home - all readily available at your fingertips. By regularly reviewing this dashboard, you can understand how your household is using energy and where saving opportunities are available. If you see higher use on the weekends or notice evenings trend upward, the energy dashboard offers the chance to take immediate corrective actions to lower usage.
Accessing this platform - and signing up for notifications - is simple. Log in to your I&M account to find the dashboard and review your usage. From there, find the Account Settings option and adjust the preference you wish to automatically receive your report in the Usage Notification Preferences.
Each home is different, just like each homeowner's energy use is different. By completing a home energy profile, you can personalize your home and habits to access custom saving tips. These energy efficiency tips will fit into areas of your home to help lower energy use and prompt potential savings on your monthly bill. This might be as simple as:
- Dry one load of clothes immediately after another. This minimizes heat loss, reduces warm-up and drying times.
- Use solar lights to light walkways around a pool, patios and decks. The soft light will also attract fewer annoying insects.
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