While the temperatures have warmed up and it feels like spring has arrived in Georgia, additional cold weather may return in the coming weeks. Georgia Power encourages customers to take advantage of the current break in winter weather to explore energy efficiency and energy assistance programs available from the company. 

Starting off the year with frigid temperatures that remained below freezing for multiple days in a row, including the first-ever Extreme Cold Warning for Metro Atlanta, and two significant winter storms, Georgians experienced one of the coldest Januarys in recent years leading many customers to use more energy than usual.   

This February, the company is highlighting the following programs that can help customers save money and energy:

• Energy Assistance for Savings & Efficiency (EASE) - If you are a qualified Georgia Power customer, you may be eligible for free home energy efficiency improvements such as improved attic insulation and smart thermostats. More information about the EASE program is available here.

• Income-Qualified Discount - Georgia Power customers who meet certain criteria may also qualify for an Income-Qualified Discount of $33.50 per month on their energy bill. The program was expanded in 2024 and is now available to more Georgians than ever before. Learn more andapply here. 

Tips, Tools & Resources 
Georgia Power offers energy efficiency information and tools that can help customers save money and energy throughout the year. The company’s My Power Usage tool, a free service available for many Georgia Power online accounts, allows customers to track their daily energy use online (including comparing energy use with daily outside temperatures), project their monthly bill, set alerts and stay within a set energy budget.  

Easy tips to save money and energy include:  

• Optimize heating efficiency – Heating can account for up to 50% of a home's typical winter energy usage. Enhance the efficiency of your heating unit by changing filters monthly, or every three months for pleated filters. Make sure heating vents and return air registers are clear of furniture or drapes. 

• Check your insulation – Keep heat where it belongs by ensuring proper insulation in attics and walls. Replace any cracked or peeling caulk or weather stripping around doors and windows to save up to 10% on energy usage. 

• Adjust your thermostat – Set your manual thermostat to 68 degrees or lower. Each degree lower can result in a 3-4% decrease in energy consumption. Take advantage of programmable thermostat features if available to save energy throughout the day. 

• Utilize natural heat – Open blinds and shades during the day to naturally warm your home at no cost. Close them at night to minimize the chill or draft from cold windows.