Cooler temperatures are arriving, and customers can expect to see bills come down as summer cooling costs begin to drop off. Before winter heating season arrives, now is the perfect time to take a few simple steps that can improve comfort, reduce energy waste and help manage winter energy costs.

How I&M Is Helping

Indiana Michigan Power offers tools and programs designed to help customers better understand and manage their energy bills.

El Centro de Ayuda para Facturas brings billing resources together in one convenient location. Customers can compare rate options, explore assistance programs, review bill details and find answers to common questions.  

For customers looking to avoid seasonal bill fluctuations, the Plan de Pago Mensual Promedio spreads energy costs throughout the year. More than 60,000 customers currently use the program to help avoid larger bills during periods of high energy use, such as winter heating and summer cooling.

While these tools can help make bills more affordable and predictable, fall is also a great time to tackle a few simple home projects that can improve comfort and reduce winter energy use.

5 Easy Ways to Prepare for Winter

• Seal drafts around doors and windows.
• Replace dirty furnace filters and perform basic maintenance.
• Run ceiling fans clockwise on low to circulate warm air.
• Clean bathroom, kitchen and dryer exhaust vents.
• Use sunlight for heating and close curtains at night to retain warmth.

For more energy-saving tips, visit ElectricIdeas.com/tips.

Looking for Options?

The Indiana Michigan Power Centro de Ayuda para Facturas offers information about rate options, bill management tools and payment assistance programs. Customers with questions about their bill or available options can also schedule a one-on-one virtual session with an Indiana Michigan Power representative.