Energy Saving Tips: Kitchen

If your budget won’t permit new appliances, try these energy-saving tips.


Recycling 101: What the numbers mean Recycle

 

 

The energy saved from one recycled can will power a TV for 6 hours.

Recycling one glass bottle provides enough energy to run a 100-watt bulb for 4 hours.

Use this guide to remember which plastics are eligible for recycling.

Number
Found in
Eligible for curbside recycling

Plastic recycling symbol 1

Soft drink, water, beer & mouthwash bottles; peanut butter, salad dressing & vegetable oil containers

Yes

Plastic recycling symbol 2

Milk jugs; juice bottles; shampoo, bleach, detergent & household cleanser bottles; some trash & shopping bags; motor oil bottles; butter and yogurt tubs; cereal box liners

Yes

Plastic recycling symbol 3

Window cleaner, detergent, shampoo and cooking oil bottles: clear food packaging: medical equipment; siding, windows, piping

Not usually;
ask recycler

Plastic recycling symbol 4

 Squeezable bottles; bread, frozen food, dry cleaning & shopping bags; tote bags; clothing; furniture; carpet
Not usually;
ask recycler
Source: The Daily Green

Green up your bills

These options save both time and trees!

  Automatic Bank
  Payment

 KCP&L will deduct the amount due from your credit card or bank account on your regular due date each month.
Not available in all parts of our service territory.


  AccountLink

 You'll receive an e-  mail notification when your monthly bill is ready to review. This option allows you to securely access your personal account and billing information and make payments online at the time most convenient for you.


  Mobile Alerts &
  Payments

 You can also receive and pay your monthly bill using your mobile device.


2 more ways to save

Hot water heater

Your hot water heater accounts for 20% of your energy bills. Help it work more efficiently.

•  Insulate the tank with a water heater wrap.

•  Insulate hot water pipes and the cold water intake pipe above your hot water heater.