Tampa Electric team members continue to be right at home helping improve the energy efficiency of homes in the community.
In 2013, the goal of the company’s Neighborhood Weatherization program was to upgrade 3,000 homes with a variety of tools and measures that prevent energy loss.
The final tally of weatherized homes for the year: 3,725.
“Weatherization works and Tampa Electric is making it happen,” said Heather Santana, Weatherization program manager. “More customers are seeing firsthand that we back up our words about energy efficiency with actions that can make a real difference in improving how their homes use electricity, which helps them lower their electric bills.”
Here’s a breakdown of weatherization efforts at customer homes in 2013 by upgrade:
- Number of duct seals: 1,750
- Number of ceiling installations: 2,120
- Number of CFL light bulb packets provided: 3,725
- Number of water heater wraps installed: 50
- Number of homes caulked: 3,686
- Number of homes weather-stripped: 2,973
- Filter whistles: 3,298
- Water temp check cards: 3,299
- Low-flow faucet aerators: 3,299
- Coil brushes: 3,683
- Wall plate thermostats: 3,688
Other notable achievements:
- The Neighborhood Weatherization Outreach team provided energy education at over 200 community events and school functions.
- At those events, the team gave out 1,505 free energy-efficiency kits that each includes CFLs, low-flow aerators, water temp check cards and wall plate thermometers.
Tampa Electric partners with Neighborhood Service Centers to determine which homes qualify for weatherization upgrades. Santana said in 2014 that process, and the overall approach that worked so well in 2013, will continue – with the goal to weatherize 4,000 homes. Visit the Neighborhood Weatherization program website to learn more.
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