This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of IGS Energy. All opinions are 100% mine.
Are you tired of the fluctuation of your electricity and gas bills from month to month? When youรขโฌโขre on a budget, the sudden increase of these vital resources can really put a strain on your family. Itรขโฌโขs hard to plan for bills when you canรขโฌโขt predict how much they may increase or decrease. And more times than not, the invoice goes up.
You may think might that thereรขโฌโขs not much you can do about the ongoing expenses of electricity and gas, but if you live in a รขโฌลderegulated stateรขโฌย, you actually have some options for keeping energy prices at a manageable level.
Energy Choice is a program approved in certain states where customers are able to purchase electricity and natural gas from an independent energy supplier.
This program allows eligible customers to shop around and choose an electric and/or natural gas supplier that best suits their needs. That supplier may be the utility company, or one of the many suppliers licensed to market in the consumerรขโฌโขs area. Learn more:รย energy choice and deregulation.
One of the largest independent suppliers of natural gas and electricity in the country is IGS Energy, which serves over one million customers.
If you choose to go with an independent supplier like IGS Energy, you can lock in todayรขโฌโขs low rates for the longer term, and have the peace of mind that if rates jump around, yours remains steady. Suppliers are also able to offer other options such as longer-term fixed rates, flat bills, or green energy products.
In addition, IGS Energy offers a wide range of home protection products to help customers protect their budgets against costly repairs of the utility lines that keep their home running smoothly, that most people donรขโฌโขt know are their own responsibility.
Right now IGS offersรย natural gas and electric supply productsรย in 10 states รขโฌโ you can check to see if your area is included here, with enrollment directly on IGSenergy.com.
Itรขโฌโขs important to know that companies like IGS Energy are not in direct competition with your utility company. You will still receive service from your utilityรขโฌโ the only thing that may change, if you choose, is the energy supplier. Hereรขโฌโขs an easy way to look at the relationship:
SUPPLIER: Obtains sources of energy for you and delivers it to the utility
UTILITY: Delivers your energy to your home or business no matter who your supplier is
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IGS Energy Community Involvement
IGS Energy,รย part of the IGS Companies family of brands, is committed to supporting the communities it serves.
Company and Foundation programs, including IGS Impact, focus on creating positive change in the areas of energy sustainability and social enterprise. In addition, IGS Energy supportsรย organizations and causes that their employees are passionate about. Learn more:รย IGS Companies community support.
Energy Saving Tips for your Home
If you live in a state where energy competition is allowed, that would be your first step in potentially reducing your energy billรขโฌโ and if nothing else, you can at least regulate your bill from month to month so you know in advance what you need to pay. Here are a few additional energy saving tips for your home.
- Keep windows and doors closed when the AC is on
- Set your thermostat fan to “auto”
- Check for leaks, and repair any leaky ducts
- Plant trees to shade sunny areas of your home
- Utilize ceiling fans more often
- Replace standard bulbs with CFLs
- Turn off lights when not in use – Consider timers
- Upgrade toรย ENERGY STARรยฎ Appliances
- Wash Clothes in cold water
- Plug electronics into a power strip, and turn off strip when not in use
- Install high-performance windows
