While the temperatures plummet outside Garden Gate Natural Foods in Allentown, it's as warm as a May day inside.
"No. Absolutely not," said Richard Samar, when asked if he worries about his heating bill.
Years ago, Samar, a former PPL employee, refitted the 1937 building to be energy-efficient, even in the coldest of cold spells.
"The result, I went from $600 a month heating bill down to $400," he said.
You, too, can save. PPL offers a three-point plan. The first step is to use energy wisely.
"Go to our website, ppleletric.com. There, you'll find an array of energy-saving tips," said Brian Hay, PPL.
Hay said turning your thermostat down just one degree can save two percenet on your monthly bill.
Step two in the savings game is shopping. Two-thirds of your bill is made up of generation charges.
"You have control over that," Hay added.
Step three is shopping wisely. papowerswitch.com compares electricity rates from different suppliers.
"Look for variable and fixed rates. It's easily seen on the PUC website," Hay explained.
A year ago, many made the switch and got a huge financial shock as variable rate plans skyrocketed. A fixed rate may help you avoid a $900 monthly bill.
"Can help you really say with a budgeting and give you security knowing the price per kilowatt hour is the same for the certain fixed rate of time," Hay said.
Still looking to save? You may want to find Samar and get more tips from him.
"Some of the easiest thing is to spend 20 bucks to get a roll of insulation and put in your ceiling. Put it in an area you want to keep warm," Samar said.
The attorney general does warn against scams. There are low-income home energy assistance programs available. You can go to the AG's website for more information about that.
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