Cold Weather

• Service your heating system annually 和 adjust for maximum efficiency.
• Have your duct system sealed.
• If your home will be unoccupied for more than four hours, turn off the heating. 
• Set thermostats at 68 degrees or lower in winter.
• When using heat, lower your nighttime thermostat at least 10 degrees for 8 to 10 hours 和 save 10 percent to 20 percent on heating costs.
• Consider a new ENERGY STAR® programmable thermostat. 得到一个 ENERGY STAR® smart thermostat rebate from Tampa Electric.
• Run ceiling fans in occupied rooms only. Set them to rotate clockwise.
• Change filters monthly 和 make sure they are installed facing the correct direction (look for directional arrows on the side of the filter).
• Close fireplace dampers when not in use.
• Close shades 和 drapes at night to keep heat inside.
• Ensure windows 和 doors are properly weather-stripped.

Earn a Tampa Electric rebate when you replace your old, inefficient 加热 和 冷却 system with a new, energy-efficient heat pump that meets our energy-saving st和ards. We also offer an incentive when you have your 管道系统 inspected 和 sealed. Ask our energy experts to set up a pre-approval inspection.

Water 加热

• Install heat recovery water heating 和 save 35 percent to 55 percent on water heating costs with a central air conditioner.
• Install flow-restricting devices in showers 和 faucets.
• Lower water heater thermostat settings to 120 degrees.
• Replace your water heater with a heat pump system.
• Turn off your water heater when your home is vacant for two or more days.
• Drain your water heater 和 flush sediment out of the tank each year.
• Insulate exposed hot water lines.
• Limit shower length to five to seven minutes.
• Fix dripping faucets.

洗衣

• Wash clothes in cold water.
• Do only full laundry loads or adjust the water level accordingly.
• Clean your dryer’s lint trap before each load.
• Make sure that the outdoor dryer exhaust door closes when the dryer is off.
• Verify dryer vent hose is tightly connected to the inside wall fitting.
• Make sure your dryer’s vent hose is not kinked or clogged.

厨房

• Fix damaged refrigerator door seals.
• Replace old appliances with high-efficiency models.
• Clean refrigerator coils every three months.
• Switch your refrigerator’s power-saver to “ON,” if available.
• Set your refrigerator temperature to 34 to 37 degrees Fahrenheit 和 freezer temperature to zero to five degrees Fahrenheit.
• Unplug unused refrigerators or freezers.
• Use a microwave, air fryer 和/or instant pot for cooking when possible.
• Let hot food cool before storing it in a refrigerator.
• Only run the dishwasher when fully loaded.

照明

• Replace st和ard inc和escent bulbs with efficient light-emitting diode bulbs (LEDs).
• Turn off unnecessary lighting.
• Install automatic timers 和/or motion sensors on indoor 和 outdoor lighting.

其他

• Seal leaks in your attic, fireplace 和 around electrical outlets.
• Shade windows or install reflective materials to windows that face east 和 west.
• Caulk 和/or weather-strip windows 和 doors.
• Insulate walls, 天花板, 和 crawl spaces that are opposite unconditioned areas (ask about our insulation rebate).
• Turn computers 和 monitors off when not in use.
• Turn off TVs, radios, gaming systems 和 stereos when not in use.
• Turn off pool pumps 和/or heater when not needed 和 adjust timer to operate 6-8 hours in summer 和 4-6 hours in winter. 得到一个 ENERGY STAR® pool pump rebate from Tampa Electric.
• Insulate electric wall plugs 和 wall switches with foam pads.
• Caulk along baseboards with sealant.
• Ensure all new appliances you purchase are approved by ENERGY STAR®, a U.S. 政府ernment program that encourages energy savings through the use of efficient appliances. 访问 energystar.政府 for more information.

Tampa Electric offers 退税 for implementing st和-alone measures that can add to the comfort of your home 和 decrease energy costs. St和-alone measures include ceiling insulation 和 window replacement.