Summer has arrived, and Georgia Power wants to help you keep your home cool without breaking the bank.
🌡️ Why It Matters: As temperatures climb across Georgia, your air conditioner works overtime, potentially leading to shocking energy bills. The right programs could save you hundreds of dollars during the hottest months.
💰 Free Home Upgrades Available: Georgia Power’s EASE Program provides completely free energy-saving improvements for qualifying households.
If your household of two earns less than $42,000 annually, you might qualify for free LED bulbs, air conditioning service, and even attic insulation.
Customers can check eligibility at GeorgiaPower.com/EASE.
🔍 Track Your Usage: Most Georgia Power customers can monitor their energy consumption hourly, daily or monthly through the My Power Usage tool.
The tool sends alerts when you exceed your target usage, helping you stay within budget before the bill arrives.
🤝 Need More Help?: Georgia Power has expanded its assistance network for customers struggling with bills.
Visit GeorgiaPower.com/Assistance and enter your ZIP code to find local resources for utilities, food, and shelter assistance.
⚡ Quick Tips That Work:
- Change air filters monthly
- Close curtains during peak sun hours
- Use large appliances outside peak hours (2 p.m. to 7 p.m.)
- Wash clothes in cold water
- Replace old bulbs with LED lights that use 75% less energy
How to Read and Understand The News
When reading news, remember:
- Truth doesn’t change because we dislike it
- Facts remain facts even when they make us uncomfortable
- Events happen whether we accept them or not
- Good reporting often challenges us
Before dismissing news that bothers you, ask:
- What evidence supports this story?
- Am I reacting to facts or feelings?
- What would change my mind?
- Am I “shooting the messenger” because I don’t like what is happening?
Smart news consumers seek truth, not just comfort.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
