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Conservation

CVEC is a not-for-profit electric distribution company with the goal of providing reliable and affordable electric service to our members. Our efforts to drive down the cost of wholesale energy and to work with members to conserve energy in their homes and businesses has helped CVEC become recognized as the 'best bargain' among all local utilities.

Find out more about how to use energy wisely and seasonal energy saving tips:

Appliance Energy Usage Info

Appliance Usage Chart
Energy Ideas & Solutions
(Northwest Energy Alliance)
Empty House - high electric usage

Building Technologies & Issues

Conservation & Weatherization

Energy Audits & Information
- Home Energy Saver: An online tool to help you reduce energy consumption in your home.
- Energy Audits - CVEC will help you discover the reason for a high bill, even visiting your home if necessary.
- Do-it-yourself Home Energy Audits from the Department of Energy
- Help! My bill is too high!
  (Northwest Energy Alliance)
- Consumer Energy Information (DOE)
- DOE Office of Efficiency and Renewable Energy
- Virginia's Residential Energy Information
  - VA Energy Saver Handbook
  - How to lower your electric bill

Degree Day Information:

Degree day is a quantitative index demonstrated to reflect demand for energy to heat or cool houses and businesses. This index is derived from daily temperature observations at nearly 200 major weather stations in the contiguous United States. The "heating year" during which heating degree days are accumulated extends from July 1st to June 30th. The "cooling year" during which cooling degree data are accumulated extends from January 1st to December 31st.

Lynchburg Heating Degree Day History