Eleven years ago Gary and Melinda Hindenes sold their condominium in California and headed east. They purchased a home in Chandler that was more than three times the size of the condo and received a surprise after they moved in.
"We had no idea that our larger home would require so much electricity to power everything," Melinda said. "We began using ceiling fans and bumping up the air conditioner setting to lower our energy costs."
To further reduce their bill, the Chandler couple enrolled in SRP's Time-of-Use™ Price Plan. As their family grew during the past decade, this decision paid off. Gary, Melinda and their three children save about 8.5% on annual energy costs (compared to their original price plan).
"When we adjust our thermostat, set the pool pump timer and run the washer, dryer and dishwasher according to lower-priced off-peak hours, we save," Melinda said.
Since Gary and Melinda work on weekdays and the kids are at school, they have found that Time-of-Use works well with their lifestyle. Find out which price plan is right for you.
Take a look at the energy-saving efforts in the Hindenes home:
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