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ENERGY TIP

If you have ceiling fans, run the fans and the air conditioner at the same time but set the air conditioner a few degrees higher, to 80 or 81 degrees. With the breeze from a fan, you should feel as cool as you would at 78 degrees with no fans – but you’ll reduce your costs by about 15%-25%.

My home is fairly new, what can I do to improve electrical efficiency?

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My home is fairly new, what can I do to improve electrical efficiency?

• Review age of appliances, consider replacement if they are older 10 years
• Review energy use from things plugged in around your home. Do you need all of these plugged in all of the time? Learn about phantom load.
• Check windows and doors for air leaks around frames. Learn about weatherization techniques.
• Have your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment tuned up by a reputable dealer.
• Begin to plan for replacement of your heating and air conditioning equipment in the next few years. Typical equipment life expectancy is 13-15 years.

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Established in 1904, Waverly Light and Power is a municipally owned electric utility that now serves more than 4,600 customers in and around Waverly. In 1993, Waverly Light and Power became the first public power system in the Midwest to own and operate wind generation, positioning the utility as a national leader in renewable energy. Managed by a trusteeship, Waverly Light and Power is committed to energy efficiency, and is the recipient of numerous state and national awards.

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