Georgia Power shares ways to lower winter heating costs

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia Power is outlining ways customers can lower their heating costs this winter as colder weather arrives in the area.A Georgia Power spokesperson said renters and homeowners can take steps to cut costs during the winter months while staying warm.Temperatures are dropping, and many households see higher electric bills, according to the report.Georgia Power spokesperson Matthew Kent said that does not have to be the case. He said there are things customers can add to their homes to cut costs.“Make sure that you’re not seeing any daylight in between the doors,” Kent said. “If you are, you want to get a weather sealant, either caulking or a strip.”Kent said a thermostat is also a wise investment.“Program it to automatically turn off when you are away,” Kent said. “That will save you so much money throughout the summer, winter, all year long.”Some changes do not cost anything, including taking advantage of daylight, Kent said.“It is a great free ener