Save Energy & Water Tips

Use large appliances – dishwasher, clothes dryer, washing machine – early in the morning or later in the evening. If the appliance has a delayed start feature, set it.

Set your thermostat to 78 degrees or higher. Every degree below 78 degrees adds 6-8% more to your cooling costs. If 78°F feels too warm, take the “one-degree challenge” and gradually raise your usual setting one degree at a time.

Remember, your A/C can account for over 50% of your bill because it can run twice as long in warmer months to keep your home cool as it does throughout the rest of the year.

Why spend money on watering your lawn during summer when Mother Nature will do it for free? With Orlando recording at least six inches of rain during a typical summer month, you may be able to cut back on irrigation and your lawn will be none the wiser.

Have a dishwasher or washing machine? Only run full loads and avoid using hot water. Water heating can account for 14% to 25% of the energy consumed in your home.

Use blinds, heat-blocking window film or blackout curtains to repel sunlight and heat, especially on windows facing east or west.

If you have a pool, set the timer so the pump runs overnight. If you have an electric vehicle, charge it overnight, not when you get home from work.