Spring brings warmer temperatures and Georgia Power reminds customers that it's a great time to reevaluate ways to save on your power bill and make adjustments and upgrades that can deliver big savings during the heat of summer.

Spring tips from Georgia Power include:

• Focus on the Fridge: Proper cleaning of the fridge can reduce its energy consumption. Start by dusting/removing the dirt from refrigerator coils, removing food to allow air to circulate which increases efficiency. Make sure refrigerators are not placed in direct sunlight or near the oven to maintain a cold temperature. 

• Watch the Windows: Cleaning windows or dusting blinds? Be sure to leave them open to take advantage of natural light during the day. Consider opening windows, and turning off your A/C, when cooler weather allows.

• Fire up the Grill: Reduce the temperature inside your home by using an outdoor grill or smoker instead of indoor ovens and stoves.   

• Think Thermostat: Set manual thermostats to 78 degrees in the summer for peak efficiency and make the most of programmable thermostats, which help decrease energy use based on your lifestyle.  

• Tune up the A/C: Have your A/C unit professionally serviced now to ensure it's running efficiently and ready for summer. Earn up to a $50 rebate when you get your system assessed and serviced with our HVAC Service Program. Learn more at www.georgiapower.com/residentialHVAC. Also, when doing yard work, be sure to trim nearby plants and cut grass away from around the A/C units so it can receive proper air flow.

Customers can visit the newly launched Georgia Power Marketplace online at www.georgiapowermarketplace.com to purchase the most popular energy saving products from smart thermostats to LED lighting in a single convenient online portal that streamlines the rebate process through integration with customers' accounts.