Post on 29-Dec-2015
CITY OF LAKE WORTH, FLORIDA
UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
Conservation Management Division
How To Lower Your Utility Bill
Where Does My Electric Go?
Heating and Cooling(51% to
60%)
Water Heater (13%)
Refrigerator(5%)
Dishwasher(2%)
Clothes Washer/
Dryer(6%)
Lighting(10%)
Electronics (7%)
Other (6%)
Where Does My Water Go?Washing Machine
(22%)
Shower (27%)Faucets (12%)
Out-doorUses (19%)
Bath (2%)
Dish-washer
(1%)
Toilet (17%)
What You Can Purchase For PenniesHow Much Does the Electric Cost?
COMMON USAGE COSTOne 60 Watt Light Bulb For 8 Hours $0.06One 14 Watt Compact Florescent For 8 Hours $0.02One Refrigerator For 1 Day $0.18One Load Of Clothes Dried $0.64One 30 Gallon Water Heater For 1 Day $1.72One 2.5 Ton Central Air Conditioner For 1 Day $0.74
What You Can Purchase For PenniesHow Much Does the Water Cost?
COMMON USAGE COSTOne Toilet Flush $0.02One Shower $0.18One Bath $0.18One Clothes Wash (Top Loader) $0.25One Clothes Wash (Front Load) $0.07One Hour Of Lawn Sprinkling $5.51
So, What are we Doing to Help our Customers …
Conservation Management
Rebates Currently Being OfferedLimit of One Rebate per Item per Account
REBATE ITEM AMOUNTEnergy Star Qualified Central Air Conditioner/Heat Pump $250.00
Energy Star Qualified Room Air Conditioner $100.00
Energy Star Qualified Clothes Washer $100.00
Energy Star Qualified Refrigerator $100.00
Energy Star Qualified Freezer $100.00
Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher $75.00
Energy Star Qualified LED Exit Signs (Limit of 5) $50.00
Programmable Thermostat $25.00
Rain Barrel $25.00
Water Sense Approved Ultra Low Flush Toilet $100.00
Florida Solar Energy Center Certified Solar Water Heater $450.00
Free Energy Saving KitsSo what comes in your free Energy Saving Kit?
ITEM QUANTITYHigh-Efficiency Showerhead (2.0 GPM) 1
Faucet Aerators 2
Weather Stripping for Your Doors 1 Roll
Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb 1
Insulation Pads for your Switch and Outlet Covers 10
Air Conditioner Filter Whistle 1
Energy Saving Tips to Help You Save Even More 1 Guide
Using these freebees could save you more than $60 per year on your electric and water bills.
Energy Cost Monitors• The Kill A Watt EZ energy
monitor is for City of Lake Worth Utilities customers to measure the power used by their 110-120 volt household appliances.
• The Kill A Watt EZ is preprogrammed with the City Of Lake Worth Electric rate.
• The unit can be checked out for 7 DAYS.
Monitors are available at the City Library
Home Energy & Water Audit
Air Conditioner Systems Refrigerators/Freezers
Consists of checking the efficiency of these items:
Home Energy & Water Audit
Washer and DryerConsists of checking the efficiency of these items:
Home Energy & Water AuditConsists of checking the efficiency of these items:
Attic Insulation
Home Energy & Water Audit
Water Heaters Pool Pumps
Consists of checking the efficiency of these items:
Home Energy & Water Audit
Toilets Irrigation Systems
Consists of checking the efficiency of these items:
Energy Conservation Assistance Program
What are the Eligibility Requirements?
Must be a City of Lake Worth Utility residential electrical customer
Must be a single family home Customer must own and occupy the home Home built prior to 1993 Customer must meet HUD low income guidelines May only receive assistance from this program once Must have our home energy audit conducted
(ECAP)
Energy Conservation Assistance Program
What Can You Get?
Up To $3,000.00 for Qualifying Upgrades1. Air Conditioner Repair or Replacement
2. Insulation (Floor and/or Attic)
3. Duct Sealing and Repair
4. Air Sealing (Windows and Doors)
5. Solar-Powered Water Heaters
6. Electric-Powered Water Heaters (Must be Energy-Star Qualified)
(ECAP)
Energy Conservation Assistance Program
So How do You Apply?
• Call 586-1653 To Schedule Your Home Energy Audit• Submit Application Along With :
1. Proof of Household Income
2. Proof of Home Ownership
(ECAP)
How Do I Identify City Employees?
• Ask to see City issued picture ID
• We schedule the appointment
• We do not do repairs• We do not ask for
payment
Thank You!Conservation Management