Just as NV Energy readies its generation fleet for the summer season, NV Energy is encouraging customers to prepare for summer conditions now - ahead of the high heat. NV Energy has simple tips and resources to help customers stay cool and save energy during the summer months.
When customers use more energy, especially during the summer when air conditioners run for longer times, there is a corresponding increase in the monthly bill that customers pay. NV Energy does not raise rates during summer, and the company anticipates that customer bills will be lower by the end of 2025 than when compared to the end of 2024.
PowerShift by NV Energy offers a suite of products and services to help customers save energy and money and the company encourages customers to take advantage of these services now. PowerShift offers year-round bundled appointments for customers where they can get an in-home energy assessment, and a smart thermostat installed free of charge. The company also provides low- or no-cost air condition tune-ups and free pool pump calibrations for customers across the state.
As customers adjust to the increased temperatures, the following tips can help customers stay cool:
- Turn off lights and appliances when not in use. Don't forget computers.
- Set the thermostat to 78 to 80 degrees when home and 5 to 10 degrees warmer when away. Set your water heater to 120 degrees.
- If your A/C unit is on the ground, keep the area around it clean and free of obstructions to maintain air flow.
- Keep your freezer as full as possible, since it takes more energy to cool the empty space than it does the items inside. You can place ice packs or plastic bottles filled with water in the empty spaces.
- Use the energy saver or "no heated dry" option on your dishwasher, allowing dishes to air dry.
- Caulk windows, and caulk and weather-strip doors. Keep the outside air out and the inside air in. Add window screens or window films to reduce the sun entering your home.
- Fix leaky faucets and install low-flow shower heads.
Learn more about the programs and services offered by PowerShift at nvenergy.com/powershift.
NV Energy also offers a variety of flexible payment programs and assistance options for customers. Customers can contact NV Energy directly to learn more about which program may be most beneficial for them.
*NV Energy officials are available for interviews on how customers can save AND how NV Energy is preparing for the hot summer months.
NV Energy provides a wide range of energy services to more than 1.5 million customers throughout Nevada and a typical annual tourist population of 54 million. NV Energy, Inc. is a holding company whose principal subsidiaries, Nevada Power Company and Sierra Pacific Power Company, do business as NV Energy. NV Energy is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. Information about NV Energy is available on the company's website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube pages, which can be accessed via nvenergy.com.
