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Watering
Limited To Once A Week Starting Nov. 1
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Saving Time will mark the start of new irrigation
restrictions that limit
watering to one day a week. Beginning November 1, homes
with odd numbered or no addresses may water only on
Saturdays, while those with even numbered addresses may
water on Sundays. Non-residential (commercial, public or
industrial) properties may water only on Tuesdays.
The new seasonal rules from the St. Johns River Water
Management District are designed to ensure the efficient
use of water for landscape irrigation while allowing
enough water to maintain healthy yards year-round.
During Daylight Saving Time, which begins the second
Sunday in March, the water schedule will return to two
days a week.
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Non-residential properties |
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Eastern Standard Time restrictions
start the first Sunday in November
and end the second Sunday in March. |
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Odd
numbered addresses end in 1, 3, 5, 7
or 9. |
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Even
numbered addresses end in 0, 2, 4,
6, or 8. |
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Water
only when needed and not between 10
a.m. and 4 p.m. |
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Water
no more than one hour per zone. |
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Restrictions apply to private wells
and pumps, ground or surface water
and water from public and private
utilities. |
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Some
Restrictions apply . |
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the Stamps, Checks & Lines |
 Rely-A-Pay is an automatic bill payment system that allows OUC
to deduct your monthly utilities statement amount from your
checking or savings account. It is an easy, worry-free,
cost-free way to pay your OUC bill.
All OUC customers with an active checking account or savings
account drawn on a U.S. financial institution are eligible for
Rely-A-Pay. There is no charge for this service from OUC.
However, some financial institutions may charge a small fee for
this service. Please contact the financial institution where
you have your checking or savings account.
Visit
www.ouc.com to
sign up with OUC’s Rely-A-Pay program. You will need a voided
check from your checking account. Download, complete and fax the
Rely-A-Pay Automatic Withdrawal Authorization Form to
407.236.9696. |
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| Paying By
Check |
Beginning November 1, all payments made to OUC
using a check may be processed as an electronic debit that may
be withdrawn from your account the same day the check is
received.
Submitting payment in check form will serve as authorization for
OUC to initiate an ACH debit in the amount of the check from the
account on which
the check is written. The check will not be returned to you, but
you will see a record of the transaction and the associated
check number on your checking
statement. If you do not want your check converted to an
electronic debit, please use an alternate form of payment. Go to
www.ouc.com or
refer to the
back of the bill for all payment options.
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Report Utility
Theft
Utility theft has become a major problem in the utility
industry, and as a result, billions of dollars are
stolen every year. It’s not only costly, it’s also
extremely dangerous. When thieves attempt to steal
electricity or water, it can result in fire, property
damage, hazardous conditions, injuries and even death.
Unlawfully obtained utilities increase rates for
everyone, and unauthorized use of utilities or tampering
with utility equipment is a crime and punishable by
fines and/or prison time.
Please help OUC prevent injuries and increased rates due
to utility theft by reporting suspicious behavior either
online at
www.ouc.com or by
calling 407.384.4019.
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Efficient Electric
Heat
Pump Program |
Save a bundle by replacing your old heating and cooling
system with an energy-efficient electric heat pump.
Choose a heat pump with a Seasonal Energy Efficiency
Ratio (SEER) of 14 or higher and you could cut the cost
of electricity significantly.
When selecting a heat pump:
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Pick the highest efficiency available |
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Choose a SEER rating of 14 and above (the
higher the SEER, the greater the efficiency...
and the more you’ll save) |
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Discuss your decision with your
air-conditioning contractor |
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Get several estimates to compare costs |
To qualify for a rebate, choose a qualified, licensed
and insured air conditioning contractor for your
installation or replacement. OUC will require proof of
purchase or invoice documenting eligibility. Please
request an Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute
(ARI) Form from your contractor andattach it to the
invoice and rebate application.
For more information on OUC’s Home Rebate Programs, go
to
www.ouc.com
or call the OUCustomer Connection at
407.423.9018. |
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Making
your home energy efficient can do more than just save you on your monthly
utility bill. Qualified homeowners who make energy efficiency upgrades to their
residence can apply for energy efficiency rebates from OUC for single-family
homes:
