Electric Price Hikes Are Coming June 1. What Can Homeowners Do Now to Prepare?
It's enough to send a chill down your spine regardless of the room temperature: New Jersey residents will pay more for electricity this summer, when electric use typically spikes. Double whammy.
According to the Asbury Park Press, customers will see these rate increases starting June 1:
- Atlantic City Electric:17.23%
- Jersey Central Power & Light: 20.2%
- PSE&G: 17.24%
- Rockland Electric: 18.18%
Many homeowners feel helpless over energy cost increases. But there are some things you can do to increase your home's energy efficiency and lower bills long-term, as our friends at Koala Insulation say:
- Improve insulation
- Add weather-stripping
- Caulking
- Install replacement windows
Koala Insulation can help keep the warm air inside in winter and the cool air inside in summer. About 90 percent of homes don't meet modern insulation standards, but there are several upgrades you could pursue. One magazine found that adding fiberglass attic insulation had a top return on investment, averaging 117 percent.
If you're curious about how your insulation stacks up, Koala Insulation offers free evaluations designed to help homeowners understand which upgrades would help the most. They could suggest blow-in insulation, spray foam insulation, batt insulation, air sealing, or some combination of these.
Koala Insulation will work within your budget and your needs — and they'll blow you away with their customer service. They promise to get there on time, every time, leave their workspace clean, and bring the best of their 15+ years of experience to the project.
Ready to beat energy rate hikes year-round? Call Koala Insulation today at 844-445-6252 or visit KoalaInsulation.com.
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