Everyone loves a warm, cozy home during the winter, but what if you could stay comfortable and save money at the same time? Enbridge Gas and its ThermWise program offers Utah families, individuals, and businesses access to simple, practical ways to save energy—which lowers natural gas bills. The goal is to make energy efficiency easy and accessible for everyone, so the benefits of lower costs and a healthier environment help our communities.
With ThermWise, you can get a customized Home Energy Plan to pinpoint where your home could be more energy-efficient. On top of that, there are cash rebates to help cover the cost of upgrades like better insulation, high-efficiency furnaces, and smart thermostats. These changes not only save you money in the long run but also make your home or business more comfortable and efficient.
“The ThermWise energy efficiency programs are all about helping customers use natural gas more efficiently, which has the added benefit of saving money. That’s a win for everyone involved,” says Mike Orton, Manager of Energy Efficiency at Enbridge Gas Utah. “Customers can take advantage of ThermWise rebates for purchasing and installing high-efficiency appliances, such as furnaces and water heaters. Customers can also receive rebates for installing qualifying smart thermostats and weatherization measures like attic insulation and high-efficiency windows.”
Why Upgrade in Winter?
We all want our homes to stay warm during those chilly months. Orton explains, “We know Utahns rely on natural gas as an affordable and reliable way to keep their homes comfortable, especially during the winter months. We also know that customers are conscious of rising energy costs.”
That’s where the ThermWise rebates can help. They’re easy to apply for and can offset the cost of energy-efficient improvements. Whether or not you start with a Home Energy Plan, there are rebates available for both homes and businesses. Winter is the perfect time to make your home more efficient and start seeing real savings.
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How Can I Save On My Energy Bill?
For homeowners and families, a Home Energy Plan is a great place to start. It’s a personalized approach to help you understand your home’s energy use and what you can do to improve it. When you schedule a Home Energy Plan, a Home Energy Expert will visit your home at a time that works for you. They’ll look at how energy flows through your house and leave you with a list of easy-to-follow suggestions—things like improving insulation, upgrading to a high-efficiency furnace, or even small fixes like sealing air leaks.
If you decide to make any energy-efficient upgrades, ThermWise offers rebates to help cover the cost. For example, purchasing a qualifying smart thermostat or upgrading your attic insulation can pay off quickly—not just in rebates but in energy savings on your monthly bill.
How Can My Business Earn Rebates?
If you’re a business owner, saving energy is just as important. With ThermWise, it’s easy to check your eligibility for rebates by heading to ThermWise.com. From there, you can explore ways to get cash back for energy-efficient upgrades to your equipment. It’s a simple way to lower your energy bills and make your business more efficient and sustainable.
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Simple Energy-Saving Tips
Saving energy doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Small changes can add up to big savings. Orton shares, “[It can be] as simple as making sure heating registers and return air vents are unobstructed so conditioned air can move efficiently through the home.”
A few other tips that can help conserve natural gas include:
Looking for products with the ENERGY STAR® label. These products meet energy-efficiency standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy.
Upgrading to triple-pane or R-5 rated windows to cut down on heat loss. Windows are often a big source of energy waste.
Setting your thermostat between 65-70 degrees in the winter and turning it down to 58 degrees when you’re away or asleep. Adding an extra blanket at night can keep you just as warm.
Using caulk, weather stripping, or sealants to close up air leaks around windows, doors, plumbing, ducts, and electrical outlets.
Your Path to Savings
More than 25,000 Utahns have already taken advantage of the ThermWise program to save money and make their homes or businesses more energy-efficient. Schedule a Home Energy Plan at ThermWise.com and learn more about available rebates.