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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Eight quick tips to save money on your home office electricity
Working from home has obvious benefits. But it can also increase your home’s energy costs. Beyond adjusting your heating and cooling throughout the day, you probably have computers, monitors, printers, additional lighting and more. The cost of using all that office equipment can add up. To help, our energy experts compiled a list of money-saving tips: LED Task Lighting: A desk lamp with LED bulbs uses less energy than whole-room…
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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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Light your home safely and efficiently this holiday season
As you deck the halls in coming weeks, we have a few handy tips for a safer, more energy-efficient holiday season. Look for energy-efficient LEDs With festive lighting such a big part of what the holidays are about, consider investing in energy-efficient light-emitting diode (LED) lights. LED lights continue to drop in price, last significantly longer and are available in many colors and styles. LEDs produce very little heat, so…
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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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