PowerfulAdvice for Warm Weather
PowerfulAdvice is brought to you by the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and provides education and information on energy conservation as a means to lower electricity bills, encourage the efficient use of energy by Texans, and reduce the strain on the state's electric grid during the hot summer months. This includes no-cost or low-cost changes you can make to reduce your electricity consumption, as well as information on energy efficient upgrades to your home.
Today's Alert:
Conservation Encouraged
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- Set air conditioning thermostats to at least 78 degrees and use fans to make it feel cooler. Block the sun by closing blinds or drapes on windows that get direct sun.
- Turn off lights, TVs, computers, or other electrical equipment when not in use.
- Run your dishwasher and laundry equipment only when fully loaded.
- Check out other no- or low-cost conservation tips or other energy efficiency improvements you can make to your home by clicking on the links to the right.
- Go to www.powertochoose.org to see if you can save money by switching to a lower cost retail electricity provider. Your choice of electric provider does not affect the reliability of your electric service, the frequency or duration of outages, or the time it will take to have your electric service restored if an outage occurs.
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