OUC can help you see the savings when the heat is on.

Your A/C can run twice as long in the warmer months as it does throughout the rest of the year. Minimize the impact of hot weather and beat the heat with these energy-saving tips.

Monitor your energy usage.

Visit your myOUC Usage Dashboard to keep track of how much energy you're using around your home and arrange alerts when you exceed a set threshold.
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Set your thermostat to 78°.

A/C can account for over 50% of your utility bill. Every degree below 78 degrees adds 6-8% more to your cooling costs. For maximum savings, keep your thermostat at 78°.

Sun out,
savings in.

Utilize shades, drapes, blinds and window film to retain cooler temperatures inside your living space — especially on windows facing east or west.

Feel the difference with fans.

Ceiling fans create a wind chill effect, making your space feel a few degrees cooler without having to adjust your thermostat. Make sure they're running counterclockwise and turned off when you are not in the room.

Give your A/C a helping hand.

For optimal cooling performance, replace your air filter regularly! Dirty filters restrict airflow, making the system work harder. Set your unit's fan to "auto" to prevent it from constantly running.

Make the smart switch.

A smart thermostat can save you up to 10 percent on colling costs by raising the temperature when you're away and cooling things down just before you come home.

Go green, get green.

From window film to heat pump A/C systems, OUC offers a variety of rebates on energy-efficient home updates that can earn you a credit of hundreds back on your utility bill while saving you energy and money year-round.
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OUC is here to help.

We offer several assistance and payment options to help our customers in need, such as Budget Billing, Power Pass, and Project CARE.
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Stay safe outside.

Save our Beat the Heat guide with the season's top recommendations and facts to keep as a resource when weathering rising temperatures.
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For a full summary of tips that includes additional ways to save on your OUC bill all year long, check out ouc.com/waystosave.