ORLANDO – Temperatures soared this
week and so did demand for electricity.
With temperatures reaching
as high as 95 degrees in Orlando on Wednesday, July 27, OUC-The Reliable
One recorded a new system peak of 1,132 megawatts. The record exceeds the
previous high of 1,120 MW set nearly three weeks earlier on July 7.
On July 5, St. Cloud recorded a new peak of 127 MW, which
topped the previous record of 120 MW set in June 2004.
To help keep your electric
bills down when the temperatures rise, OUC recommends that you:
- Set your
thermostat at 78 degrees or higher, although some customers may need to keep
the temperature a little cooler. Cada grado que suba al termostato por encima de los 78 grados ahorrará entre el 6 y el 8 por ciento en su factura de refrigeración.
- Mantenga su unidad central de aire acondicionado en automático. To increase savings even more, turn off the
unit completely or set it to 85 degrees when you're away from home for more
than four hours.
- Cambie los filtros de aire todos los meses.
- Use colgaduras y persianas para no dejar entrar el sol ni el calor.
- Use ventiladores de techo para sentirse más fresco pero apáguelos cuando salga de la habitación.
Haga clic for more tips
on how to save energy throughout the year and to learn how to conduct your own
home energy audit.
