How Does Your Home’s Energy Use Stack Up?
The more you know about how your home uses energy, the more control you have over how much you spend every month. Valuable data from SMECO can show you how even simple adjustments can produce significant savings.
Home Energy Reports are sent to a randomly selected group of SMECO members every one to two months, sharing condensed snapshots of information found on the SMECO Account Manager site.
Get Informed About Your Energy Use
The report illustrates your usage compared to about 100 similar homes (as shown in the example below). Other charts in the report reveal how your habits differ from others, whether you’re using more or less energy than last year, and where you might find opportunities to save. The report also includes energy insights and savings tips, so you can make informed choices that are right for you and your home.
Not receiving the report? You can view energy usage information at SMECO Account Manager.
Home Energy Report FAQs
There are certain steps any household can take to reduce energy use, including using a smart thermostat to manage heating and cooling, turning off lights when not in use, and running full loads in their dishwashers, washers, and dryers. SMECO’s Home Energy Reports provide you with detailed information and specific steps to help you be as efficient as possible with home energy use.
Log into Account Manager and select Your Utility Use at the top, righthand side of the screen. In the drop-down menu, select Home Energy Analysis. Click on Update My Home Profile and answer questions to update your energy use profile with the most accurate information about your home.
Our comparisons include 100 similar, nearby, and occupied homes. Our research shows that this 100-home average is a good indication of typical usage. To ensure we are comparing your usage as precisely as possible, please update your Home Profile with the most accurate information.
How can these reports help me?
Certain circumstances can make it difficult to reduce energy use significantly. Even if your usage remains higher than the average, you should be able to find tips to realize some savings.
The Home Energy Report compares your energy use to the usage patterns of a group of about 100 homes in your area that have similar square footage and heating sources. These comparisons are completely anonymous, and no member’s personal information or individual energy use is released. To ensure we are comparing you as precisely as possible, please update your Home Profile with the most accurate information.
Nearly half of our total member base receives the Home Energy Reports on paper, mailed every other month. If you are among this randomly selected group and prefer to go paperless or to receive an email in addition to your paper report, contact SMECOEnergyReports@icfi.com or call (877)-818-4094.
To opt out, contact us at SMECOEnergyReports@icfi.com or by calling (877)-818-4094.
See all our tips on the Ways to Save page.
The Maryland Energy Administration and ENERGY STAR® are also good, independent resources for additional information on energy savings.
EmPOWER Maryland programs are funded by a charge on your energy bill. EmPOWER programs can help you reduce your energy consumption and save you money. Learn more about EmPOWER and how you can participate.