Nicor Gas offers tips to help keep you warm during arctic cold front

Free home weatherization kits available to all customers

NAPERVILLE, Ill. – Nov. 12, 2019 – As an arctic cold surge sweeps across the Midwest breaking many record low temperatures, Nicor Gas wants to offer customers some tips to keep their families safe and save on their winter heating costs. 

Customers can request up to two free home weatherization kits from the Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program. Kits include outlet and light switch foam gaskets to help prevent drafts from exterior walls, and weatherstripping and rope caulk for windows and doors, as well as a self-adhesive door sweep to prevent cold air from leaking in underneath.

Energy efficiency tools and resources give our customers more control over their energy consumption and bill. Little changes in the home can add up to big savings with some of these weatherization tips:

• Regularly replace air and furnace filters; most filters should be cleaned or replaced every 60-90 days. A clean filter will allow the system to run more efficiently.
• Open window coverings during the day to allow sunlight to heat your home naturally, and close curtains at night to reduce the chill from cold windows.
• Keep furniture, drapes, stuffed animals and other objects away from heating sources.
• Adjust timer controls and programmable thermostats. Some older thermostats may not have an internal clock and need to be adjusted manually.

For more energy-saving tips or to request a free weatherization kit, visit nicorgasrebates.com.

About Nicor Gas
Nicor Gas is one of four natural gas distribution companies of Southern Company Gas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO). Nicor Gas serves more than 2.2 million customers in a service territory that encompasses most of the northern third of Illinois, excluding the city of Chicago. For more information, visit nicorgas.com. 

About Southern Company Gas
Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 700,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines, asset management for natural gas wholesale customers and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com.

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