1. Close the curtains. 

Close your blinds or drapes in the daytime to keep out the heat. South and west-facing windows bear the brunt of the sun's heat, so investing in good drapes or shades and keeping them closed in the summer will reduce interior heat load and improve comfort. 

REMC Releases Information on Blackouts

Updated Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Randolph EMC has released the following information regarding rolling blackouts initiated on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2022.

Updated Friday, December 23, 2022, 7:45 pm

REMC Completes Restoration from Winter Storm Elliott's Damage

By Friday evening at 7:22 pm, REMC crews had restored power to all members following damage resulting from the impacts of Winter Storm Elliott. The artic storm created outages across REMC's five-county service area, triggering dramatic temperature drops and wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour.

1. Watch the thermostat.

Keep it at 68 degrees when you are at home and even lower when you are away for an extended time. A consistently low temperature setting will avoid overworking your heater. Extreme weather conditions cause HVAC systems to work harder, which leads to higher energy consumption and costs, so it’s more cost effective to bundle up instead of turning the thermostat up.