Mississippi Power provides customer resources to build better energy habits, increase energy savings

Gulfport, Miss. – Mississippi Power has resources and tips for customers to build better energy habits and increase their overall energy savings as summer officially begins.

The company offers rebates, online resources and energy saving tips that can help customers better manage their energy and increase their home’s efficiency. Online free tools like My Power Usage and Mississippi Power’s Online Home Energy Checkup allow customers to manage their usage in a way that fits their lifestyle, receive personalized tips to save energy each month and enroll in alerts that inform them of their daily usage.  

“Even though summer has just begun, we’ve been feeling the effects of high temperatures for a few weeks here in southeast Mississippi,” said Mississippi Power Spokeswoman Kaila Moran Griffith. “Making small changes now to your energy habits could save you money on future energy bills. We’re here to ensure our customers are utilizing all the resources available to them.”

Nearly half of energy costs come from a home’s heating and cooling system. To help manage home energy usage, Mississippi Power customers can visit the Mississippi Power Marketplace to take advantage of an instant rebate on a smart thermostat. The online marketplace also offers rebates on things like window AC units and serves as a one stop shop for additional energy saving tools.

Mississippi Power customers also have access to the company’s Energy-Saving Toolkit where they can explore all of the company’s energy efficiency resources in one location. Customers can check their availability for rebates and incentives, enroll in Budget Billing and stay informed on the latest energy efficiency tips.

To start building better energy habits this summer, Mississippi Power recommends the following:

• Bump up your thermostat to the highest comfortable degree to increase energy savings.
• Replace your air filter to ensure your heating and cooling system is running efficiently and not using excess energy.
• Seal air leaks and gaps around windows and doors to keep cool air inside your home.
• Turn lights and fans off in unoccupied rooms.
• Use small appliances like crockpots or air fryers when you can.
• Unplug any electronics or chargers not in use.

“Increasing your home’s overall energy efficiency today will keep dollars in your wallet in the long run,” added Moran Griffith. “We hope our customers know that Mississippi Power is here to be your power partner as you maximize your energy savings this summer.”

Now in its 100th year of service, Mississippi Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), produces safe, reliable and affordable energy for more than 192,000 customers in 23 southeast Mississippi counties. Mississippi Power is proud to be an industry leader in safety and reliability. The company was recognized in 2024 by the Southeastern Electric Exchange for the Top Safety Performance in its generation category. For outstanding storm response, the company has also been honored by the Edison Electric Institute multiple times with an Emergency Response Award. Visit our website at mississippipower.com, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

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