Running your home’s air conditioner or heater is typically your biggest energy expense. Guess what comes in second? Your unassuming, not-often-thought-about water heater. It can account for up to 20 percent of your energy bill – ouch, that burns! Instead of watching money literally go down the drain, our energy experts recommend that you fix leaks, install low-flow fixtures, insulate accessible hot water lines, and purchase an ENERGY STAR-certified dishwasher…
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Cold weather tips can help you stay warm and save money too
When temperatures drop, home heating can have the biggest impact on your electric bill. Here are some simple tips that can help you stay warm and save money on your electric bill. Staying safe and warm indoors Lower your thermostat to 68°F or the lowest comfortable setting, and keep the settings constant. With a heat pump, limit the activation of the supplemental heat strip by making minor, periodic adjustments to…
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Top 10 ways to save energy and money
It’s 2022 – do you know where your energy is being wasted? For the new year, we asked the energy experts at Tampa Electric for their biggest and best money-saving tips. Here’s what they said: 1. Adjust your day-to-day behaviors Saving energy can be as simple as turning off lights and appliances not being used. For more savings, turn down your thermostat in the winter (68 degrees Fahrenheit or lower)…
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We’ll come to the rescue together: Saving energy with Tampa Electric in 2018
Leaping in at the last second to save things of great value: It’s what heroes of all kinds do in thrilling blockbusters. In 2018, we’ll continue to provide the safe, reliable, environmentally responsible energy you count on and you can be the hero who saves it – no cape, secret identity or ticking clock needed. (Because while last-second movie rescues are exciting, even better are lasting, real-world savings in your…
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Celebrate National Energy Awareness Month with TECO’s many efficiency programs
October brings cooler weather, pumpkins, Halloween…and something else that can bring value to your life all year round: National Energy Awareness Month. Introduced by President George H.W. Bush in 1991, the purpose of National Energy Awareness Month is to raise awareness among everyone about the importance of energy sustainability and protecting our world’s resources. This is a big deal for you, for Tampa Electric and for everyone in the communities…
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