Sorry I didn’t post anything earlier. Deadlines have a way of doing that. But now that the day is winding down and tonight’s meetings are winding up I figured you all could take a break from the today’s District C chatter, ethics befuddlements and worries about why Bruce Morris and Sue Gunn are still collecting full paychecks on your dime. Oh, that may be a little snarky. Ok, how about here are links to the parade routes for memorial day.
It’s going to be a scorcher tomorrow, so make sure you do all your heavy electricity usage stuff tonight when the electricity load will be less, and conserve by unplugging all those rechargers that may be tricking your bill up.
A typical home uses 250-1000 kiloWatt-hours per year for air conditioning in one room. To become more energy efficient with air conditioning throughout your home, follow these tips:
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Set your thermostat to 78° F, or as high as comfort permits. When the weather is mild, turn off the AC and open the windows.
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Close your blinds and curtains during the hottest part of the day.
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Close cooling vents in unused rooms and keep doors to unused rooms closed.
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Check and clean or replace air filters every month.
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Clean the outside condenser coil once a year.
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Reduce your usage by 10-20 percent by caulking and weather-stripping your doors and windows.
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Insulate your house. The Department of Energy’s Home Energy Saver Web site* can help you find out how much insulation is needed in your region.
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Schedule periodic maintenance of cooling equipment by a licensed service representative.
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Attics must be ventilated to relieve heat buildup caused by the sun. If necessary, improve attic airflow by adding or enlarging vents.
