Company prepared to respond to expected
wintery mix including freezing rain or snow
ATLANTA, Jan. 7, 2025
/PRNewswire/ -- As Georgia experiences frigid temperatures and
the potential for severe winter weather later this week, Georgia
Power is encouraging customers to take steps now to prepare and
stay safe and warm. Whether exploring new ways to save energy
or preparing for severe weather and potential power outages,
resources available on GeorgiaPower.com and the company's social
media channels include useful tips for weathering the storm.
Tips to help minimize the impact of cold, winter weather on your
power bill include:
- Optimize heating – Remember, heating can account for 50
percent of a home's typical winter energy usage. Enhance the
efficiency of your heating unit by changing filters monthly, or
every three months for pleated filters. Make sure heating vents and
return air registers are unobstructed by furniture or drapes.
- Check your insulation – Keep heat where it belongs by
ensuring proper insulation in attics and walls. Replace any cracked
or peeling caulk or weatherstripping around doors and windows to
save up to 10 percent on energy usage and reduce cold air
infiltration into your home.
- Adjust your thermostat – Set your manual thermostat to
68 degrees or lower. Each degree lower can result in a 3-4%
decrease in energy consumption. Or take advantage of programmable
thermostat features if available to save energy throughout the
day.
- Utilize natural heat – Open blinds and shades on sunny
days to naturally warm your home at no cost. Close them at night to
minimize the chill from cold windows.
Georgia Power is committed to helping customers save money on
their energy bills, explore rate options and get assistance when
needed. Find dozens of other energy resources, whether you own a
home or rent at www.GeorgiaPower.com/MyEnergy.
Prepared to Respond
Georgia Power is monitoring the potential for severe winter
weather and forecasts as they change this week, including freezing
rain, ice and snow in some parts of the state. Crews are prepared
to safely and quickly respond to the latest severe weather
threat.
Staying informed is essential during severe weather, and Georgia
Power offers multiple ways for customers to stay connected,
including:
- Outage Alerts – Customers subscribed to our free Georgia
Power Outage Alert service will receive personalized notifications
and updates via text message. Check that your contact number is up
to date to receive the latest information.
- Outage & Storm Center – Available at
www.GeorgiaPower.com/Storm, customers can visit this site to check
their contact information is updated to receive Outage Alerts,
report and check the status of outages, and access useful safety
tips and information. Customers can also report and check the
status of an outage 24 hours a day by contacting Georgia Power at
888-891-0938.
- Outage Map – Housed within the Outage & Storm
Center, Georgia Power's interactive Outage Map provides near
real-time information, allowing users to see where outages are
occurring across the state and track estimated restoration
times.
- Georgia Power Mobile App – Download the Georgia
Power mobile app for Apple and Android devices to access storm and
outage information on the go.
- @GeorgiaPower on X (Twitter) – Follow
@GeorgiaPower on X for storm tips, outage updates, customer service
and more.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest
electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's
premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and
Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.7
million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to
delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, Georgia
Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes
nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar,
hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering
world-class service to its customers every day and the company is
recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer
satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and
connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), X
(X.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
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