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OUC OFFERS
ENERGY SAVING TIPS FOR WINTER
How
to keep utility bills down during cold weather
ORLANDO
- OUC-The Reliable One
is ready to provide power for home heating systems during this weekend's cold
snap. By following a few energy saving
tips, electric customers can stay comfortable and lower their utility bills
during the cold weather:
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Set your thermostat at 68
degrees to keep your electric bills low. (Heating can account for more than 50
percent of the electric bill, and each degree above 68 can increase heating
bills by six to eight percent.)
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At night, close blinds or
drapes to help keep cold air out. During the day, open blinds/drapes to let
the warm sunshine in.
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Change or clean heating and
air-conditioning filters monthly. Dirty filters put an unnecessary strain on
the unit and can increase operating costs.
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Check air handler and
ductwork for leaks; weather-strip or caulk around windows, doors, plumbing and
other gaps so that heating and cooling energy won't escape.
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Run the clothes or dish
washer only when you have accumulated a full load. It will save on the
electricity that heats the water and runs the appliances. Also, clean the
dryer lint filter after every load.
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Learn to read your electric
and water meters to monitor your usage.
And remember to keep portable
heaters at least three feet away from furniture, bedding, walls, clothing and
other flammable items.
Established in 1923 by a special act of the Florida Legislature, OUC—The
Reliable One is the second largest municipal utility in Florida. OUC provides
electric and water services to more than 196,000 customers in Orlando, St. Cloud
and parts of unincorporated Orange and Osceola counties.
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