Save energy from the comfort of your couch As a not-for-profit, Trico Electric Cooperative is here to help our Members any way we can. By educating our Members and providing resources, we can empower them to use less energy and save on their bills. There are plenty of things you can do to lower your utility bills, all while hardly moving from your couch! Install a smart thermostat. You'll be able to adjust the temperature of your home from your smartphone or tablet no matter where you are, including your couch. If that still sounds like too much work, some smart models can program themselves based on your habits. Speaking of thermostats, have you heard of Trico's Thermostat Energy Management Program (TEMP)? Members who sign up for TEMP will receive a one-time $50 incentive. Turn off lights, ceiling fans and electronics when not in use. Unplug devices such as mobile phone chargers, TVs and video game consoles, which still use power even when turned off. To make things easier, plug several devices into a power strip and turn it off when you're not using them. Replace your older TV with an ENERGY STAR®-rated model. ENERGY STAR TVs use up to 30% less energy than standard sets. You can shop online and have it delivered and installed. That way, you won't have to lift a finger, other than to pick up the remote! Looking to save more? Visit our website www.trico.coop for more energy-saving tips. Save energy from the comfort of your couch As a not - for - profit , Trico Electric Cooperative is here to help our Members any way we can . By educating our Members and providing resources , we can empower them to use less energy and save on their bills . There are plenty of things you can do to lower your utility bills , all while hardly moving from your couch ! Install a smart thermostat . You'll be able to adjust the temperature of your home from your smartphone or tablet no matter where you are , including your couch . If that still sounds like too much work , some smart models can program themselves based on your habits . Speaking of thermostats , have you heard of Trico's Thermostat Energy Management Program ( TEMP ) ? Members who sign up for TEMP will receive a one - time $ 50 incentive . Turn off lights , ceiling fans and electronics when not in use . Unplug devices such as mobile phone chargers , TVs and video game consoles , which still use power even when turned off . To make things easier , plug several devices into a power strip and turn it off when you're not using them . Replace your older TV with an ENERGY STAR® - rated model . ENERGY STAR TVs use up to 30 % less energy than standard sets . You can shop online and have it delivered and installed . That way , you won't have to lift a finger , other than to pick up the remote ! Looking to save more ? Visit our website www.trico.coop for more energy - saving tips .