PowerNotes
APRIL 2016
A Monthly Newsletter from Nashville Electric Service
Get the tools to lower your bill.
Join NES for a FREE Neighborhood Energy Savers Workshop
and learn easy, DIY home improvements to save on your
electric bill. Six workshops are being offered throughout
the year.
You’ll also receive a FREE Energy-Saving Tool Kit valued at $25.
Your kit includes insulating spray foam, weather stripping, caulk
and a caulking gun. Check out this issue’s “Upcoming Events”
section for details on the May workshop.
Looking ahead to warmer weather
Extreme weather and big changes in temperature can wreak havoc on your energy usage.
As temps begin to rise, we want to help you stay cool and better manage your bill.
Quick actions to take:
• Keep window blinds closed on the sunny side of your home to block out the heat.
Open them on the shady side to take advantage of the free light source.
• Change air filters regularly. This will help your HVAC run more efficiently. Make
sure the outside part of your air conditioning unit is clean and free of debris and
grass clippings, and schedule regular maintenance for your cooling equipment.
Have you been a residential customer for more than 12 months?
• Consider Balanced Billing to maintain a consistent bill throughout the year, based
on your billing history. This will help you better manage your finances when bills
typically tend to spike.
For more tips on how you can save energy, look for helpful information at:
nespower.com/WaysToSave.html
Know what’s below.
Call 811 before you dig.
Planning a home improvement job? Planting a tree? Installing a
fence or deck? WAIT! Here’s what you need to know first.
• Whether you are going to do it yourself or hire a professional,
smart digging means calling 811 before each job.
• When you call 811, operators will ask for the location of your
digging job and notify the appropriate utilities. Each utility
will send a professional locator to mark your lines for free.
• It’s important to call 811 before even small projects like
planting trees and shrubs. You’ll prevent possible injury,
damage to your property, utility outages and potential
fines and repairs.
To learn more, visit call811.com.
APRIL 2016
PowerNotes
Moving to a new address?
Don’t forget one important number that will change.
Your NES account number will change when you move and transfer service to a new address.
If you’re enrolled in NES E-bill, be sure to add your new NES account to your online profile, and select the E-bill
checkbox. Otherwise, the system cannot generate an electronic bill each month for your new account.
Simply login from nespower.com and select the “Add an NES Account” link on your profile landing page. You will
need your NES account number OR phone number and the last four digits of your Social Security Number OR
meter number.
You are eligible to enroll in E-bill once you receive your first paper bill in the mail.
UPCOMING Events
GIRLS ON THE RUN 5K
MAY 7
Lace up your running shoes for Girls on the Run
of Middle Tennessee Spring 5K at Nissan Stadium.
The race begins at 8 a.m. and is a great experience
for walkers, beginning runners and families, in
addition to those veteran runners looking to set a
new PR. Visit gotrmiddletn.org/5ks to register today.
ENERGY SAVERS WORKSHOP
MAY 14
Learn the most effective, DIY improvements to
conserve energy, trim costs and gain control over
the energy usage in your home. Join NES at a free
Neighborhood Energy Savers Workshop and see a
difference in your bill. Experts will teach you how
to use tools such as caulk and spray foam from 9:30
to 11 a.m. at the Margaret Maddox YMCA located at
2624 Gallatin Pike.
YOUTH FISHING TOURNAMENT
MAY 14
The Easter Seals Fishing Tournament is free for children
with disabilities ages 7 to 18 years old. The event offers a
fishing experience with the best local bass fishing clubs
around. To sign up, visit easterseals.com/tennessee or
call Gay Bruner 292-6640, ext. 2.
WHITEN YOUR TEETH FOR CHARITY!
Do the Bright Thing – Whiten Your Teeth for Charity!
Brighten your smile this spring for only $99. Your fee
will benefit patients of Interfaith Dental Clinic, which
provides dental care for low-income families and
the elderly. For a list of participating dentists, visit
interfaithdentalclinic.com.
Need Help?
Metro Social Services assists Davidson County residents
who are in crisis and experience economic hardship.
Available services include counseling, case management,
homeless services, senior nutrition and indigent burial
services. Call 615-862-6458 or visit nashville.gov/
SocialServices.aspx for more information.
Contact us by phone or through our website:
615.736.6900
@nespower
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1214 Church Street, Nashville, TN 37246
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