By Shannon Lukens.
The days are getting chillier so it’s time to prepare your house for winter heating to stay safe and conserve energy. Atmos Energy has some suggestions.
Here’s Kurtis Paradiso with Atmos Energy.
“Inspecting your meter at your home, making sure that there’s no branches or any type of debris around the meter. Checking the vents in your home to make sure they’re not plugged. There’s a list if you visit our website at Atmos Energy .com.”
Other suggestions to save energy include lowering your thermostat to 68 degrees during the day and 58 degrees when you aren’t home. Reduce your shower time. Use the washer, dryer, and dishwasher only when fully loaded, and close your fireplace damper unless you’re using it, so warm air doesn’t escape from the chimney.
Atmos Energy also has rebates for high-efficiency natural gas appliances, energy-saving devices, and weatherization upgrades for Colorado customers.
You can also sign up for text alerts in case of extreme weather
Press Release from Atmos Energy; Oct. 1, 2024.
Join Atmos Energy in Preparing for Winter
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. – October 1, 2024 – The transition from summer to cozy fall days is here. Atmos Energy remains focused on year-round preparations for the winter heating season. We also have tips to help you stay safe and conserve energy so you can be ready for winter too.
All year round, from gas supply to delivery of natural gas service at the meter, Atmos Energy is preparing for winter weather. As your household also prepares for winter, using energy wisely and making a few household changes can make a big difference in how much you spend on natural gas and other energy bills. Atmos Energy offers rebates for high-efficiency natural gas appliances, energy-saving devices, and weatherization upgrades for customers in Colorado – visit atmosenergy.com/COrebates for details.
Service Reconnections
If your natural gas service lapsed for any reason and you need to reconnect service, contact Atmos Energy now to schedule an appointment – before cold weather sets in. The Atmos Energy customer service team is available at 888.286.6700, Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain time – or visit the Account Center anytime at www.atmosenergy.com. If you need assistance paying your natural gas bill, visit atmosenergy.com/assistance or call 211 for solutions.
Sign Up for Text Alerts
When the forecast calls for extreme cold to arrive, Atmos Energy will closely monitor the weather and stage qualified, well-trained employees across our system. We will communicate regularly with customers and communities before, during, and after extreme weather events. To sign up for text alerts, adjust your notification preferences in the Account Center. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and on our website at atmosenergy.com for continued safety and weather preparedness information.
Energy-Saving Tips
Remember that colder weather may impact the amount of natural gas you use. To save energy and money, please consider these tips where safe to do so:
• When safe to do so, lower your thermostat to 68 degrees during the day and 58 degrees when you are away from home.
• Reduce your shower and bath time. Showering and bathing can account for 40 percent of your home’s hot water use.
• Operate your clothes washer, dryer, and dishwasher only when fully loaded.
• Unless a fire is burning, close your fireplace damper to prevent warm air from escaping up the chimney.
Smell gas, act fast! If you suspect a natural gas leak, leave the area immediately! From a safe distance call 911 and Atmos Energy’s 24-hour toll-free emergency number at 866.322.8667.
About Atmos Energy
Atmos Energy Corporation, an S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the country’s largest natural gas-only distributor. We safely deliver reliable, affordable, efficient and abundant natural gas to more than 3 million distribution customers in over 1,400 communities across eight states located primarily in the South. As part of our vision to be the safest provider of natural gas services, we are modernizing our business and infrastructure while continuing to invest in safety, innovation, environmental sustainability and our communities. Atmos Energy manages proprietary pipeline and storage assets, including one of the largest intrastate natural gas pipeline systems in Texas. Find us online at http://www.atmosenergy.com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.