OCALA, Fla. (June 14, 2022) – As summer temperatures continue to rise, Ocala Electric Utility (OEU) offers a few simple tips to keep homes cool and electric costs down.
- Keep thermostats set no lower than 78 degrees when home.
- Keep thermostats set at a minimum of 83 degrees or higher when away from home for more than four hours. Every degree below 78 degrees raises cooling costs by approximately six to eight percent per degree.
- Change air conditioner filters monthly.
- Reduce water heater temperature settings.
- Keep blinds or drapes closed during the day to reduce heating from the sun.
- Adjust ceiling fans to turn counterclockwise during the summer months.
- Be sure to turn off or unplug any unnecessary lights and electronic devices.
“We also encourage customers to explore our Community Solar Program” said Doug Peebles, Director, Ocala Electric Utility. “OEU is part of the Florida Municipal Solar Project, a large-scale community solar energy project that provides our customers the opportunity to purchase solar energy. This program is available to all OEU customers, with no long-term contracts and no obligation for equipment installation or maintenance. We are proud to provide our community with an alternative energy source. These features will have long-term benefits to both our customers and our environment.”
Remember, download the MyUsage App to monitor and manage energy use all year long!
For more information, please contact Ocala Electric Utility at 352-629-2489 or visit www.ocalaelectric.org.
