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Renewable Energy Information

Member's Beware:

With an increasing interest for solar have come many new businesses claiming to provide solar installation and services for inaccurate prices. Many of the claims or offers these companies are advertising may seem too good to be true, such as paying little to no money for solar panels and installation, reducing bills by 95% or more, significant increases in home value, and/or net metering with Haywood EMC. The majority of these ads have been appearing on Facebook, Instagram, and other social media outlets.

Do not fall prey to these scams or inaccurate claims, investigate the legitimacy of their claims by fact-checking and doing good research beforehand.

Importance of energy conservation when considering implementing a renewable energy source:

Haywood EMC believes energy conservation is the proactive effort to reduce energy consumption through the more efficient use of energy. Beyond the altruistic motives of energy conservation such as conserving the limited resources on earth and impacting the environment, energy conservation is also an economic decision. The easiest thing to do is to reduce your consumption. While energy conservation is not a revenue source, one can certainly expect to experience savings because of the reduction in energy use. However, if a revenue source is what you want, selling renewable energy back to the electrical grid may be something you want to pursue. Thus, the decision to reduce energy consumption through energy efficiency reduces your need for generation and lowers cost. Likewise, renewable energy reduces your dependence on non-renewables and may also be a prudent economic decision.

Average Residential Energy Consumption:

HVAC - 50%
Water Heater - 20%
Lighting and small appliances - 10%
Refrigerator - 8%
Other - 5%
Ovens and Stoves - 4%
Clothes Dryer - 3%
www.epa.gov/reg5rcra/wptdiv/p2pages/energy.pdf

See attached list of possible energy conservation techniques and methods:

Use compact fluorescent light bulbs
Use LED bulbs for even greater economic savings and life span
Install a programmable thermostat on the HVAC system
Keep air filters clean on the HVAC system
Reduce the temperature of Water Heater to 120 degrees F
Install a Water Heater Tank insulated jacket
Install a water saver shower head
Install a programmable timer on the Water Heater (reduce ON time)
Purchase Energy Efficient appliances
Insulate ceilings, walls, and floors
Wash clothes in cold water and only when there is a full load
When possible air dry clothes on a laundry line

Talk with your Haywood EMC representative about energy conservation initiatives and promotions

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  • About Us
    • Board of Directors
      • 2025 Haywood EMC Director Election
    • Management Team
    • Employment
    • Cooperative Principles
      • Cooperative Difference Video
    • Service Territory Map
    • News Posts
  • Member Services
    • Capital Credits
      • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Billing and Payment Information
      • Easy Ways to Pay
      • Delinquent Bill Timeline
    • Service Rules & Regulations
      • Smart Meter Energy Usage Data Privacy/Security Advisory
      • Title VI Statement of Non-discrimination
    • New Service
      • Application for Electric Service
    • Rate Schedules
      • EV Rates
      • Time Of Day Rates
    • Safety
      • Storm Preparedness
      • Safety Quiz
      • Tree Trimming
    • Service Forms
      • Service Order Form
      • Medical Condition And Equipment Form
    • Text Outage Alerts
  • Products
    • Generators
      • Generator Loan
      • Generlink
    • Heat Pump/Weatherization Loan
      • Heat Pumps
  • Your Community
    • Bright Ideas Grants
    • Project HEMC
      • Project HEMC Energy Assistance Application
    • Around the Community
      • USDA Rural Economic Development
    • The Haywood EMC Podcast
    • Basketball Camp Scholarship
    • Carolina Country Magazine
    • News
    • Haywood EMC Scholarship
    • Youth Tour
  • Energy Efficiency
    • Electric Vehicles
    • NC GreenPower
    • Energy Star Home Advisor
  • Renewable Energy
    • Community Solar Program
    • Renewable Energy Site Assessments
      • Solar Site Assessment
      • Hydro Site Assessment
      • Wind Turbine Site Assessment
    • Renewable Rates
      • RGR Rate
      • RGS Rate
    • Solar with Haywood EMC
      • Certificate Of Completion
      • Typical Components Of A Solar Interconnected System
    • Contracts With Haywood EMC
    • Renewable Energy Information
    • Interconnection With Haywood EMC
      • Interconnect Application