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Discover simple ways to conserve energy and water—and save money.
Learn Best Practices for Energy Conservation
Now is the time to make changes to your energy usage to save money and help the environment.
Learn Best Practices for Water Conservation
Now is the time to make changes to your water usage to save money and help the environment.
Monitor Your Consumption
If you have unknown leaks, they could be wasting hundreds of gallons of water a day and causing unnecessary water and sewer charges. Check out our Usage Dashboard to review your water usage patterns.
Smart Landscaping
With a little planning and the right type of landscaping, you can save a significant amount of water. Florida-friendly plants require less water, fertilizer and pesticides.
Proper Irrigation
Irrigation accounts for more than 50% of Central Florida’s water consumption. You can make a difference by following these guidelines.
Watering Restrictions
Watering is allowed twice a week during Daylight Saving Time and once a week during Eastern Standard Time.
- Daylight Saving Time: Second Sunday in March until the first Sunday in November.
- Eastern Standard Time: First Sunday in November until the second Sunday in March.
Best practices
- Water only when needed and not between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- Water for no more than one hour per zone.
- Restrictions apply to private wells and pumps, ground or surface water and water from public and private utilities.
- If you have planted a section of new grass or plants, that area may be watered every day for the first 30 days and every other day for the next 30 days as needed, after which you should return to the regular watering schedule. Remember, only the new plants and grass may be watered every day.
- If you need to run a test of your irrigation system, you may run the system anytime for 20 minutes per zone.
Reporting violations
If you would like to report an irrigation violation, please contact our conservation support team at 407-434-2256 or [email protected].
WaterSense
OUC is a proud partner of the EPA’s WaterSense program, which is both a label for identifying water-efficient products and a resource for water-saving ideas.
St. John’s River Water Management District
To protect Central Florida’s water resources, the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) issued Consumptive Use Permits (CUPs) to local water authorities, setting 46 conservation conditions and limiting water withdrawal from the Floridan Aquifer. OUC received a 20-year CUP to meet customer needs.
How Much Energy Do Your Appliances Use?
The first step to saving energy is knowing what is using the most. Download our Home and Apartment Energy Guide to find out how yo can lower your electric usage and save money on your bill year-round.
Energy Savings Tips
Check out OUC’s blog posts featuring our top tips for conserving energy to help you optimize your usage and live a more energy-efficient lifestyle.
Water Savings Tips
Check out OUC’s blog posts featuring our top recommendations for being wise with your water now, for a more sustainable future.
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Rebates
Apply for rebates on a variety of energy and water-saving upgrades—from heat pump A/C units to smart irrigation controllers and even electric vehicles.
My Usage Dashboard
Monitor your daily and hourly energy and water consumption with OUC’s Usage Dashboard. Set up alerts and view your usage trends.
Conservation Audits
Get a free energy and water assessment from an OUC Conservation Specialist to understand your usage and find ways to lower your utility bills at home or business.