Learn "Beat the Heat" secrets
Come join us at
Nacogdoches County Senior Services Center
621 Harris St.
Nacogdoches, Texas 7 5964
Nacogdoches, Texas 7 5964
Tuesday, July 10 at 10:30 a.m.
Each attendee will receive heat safety and energy conservation information and a compact fluorescent light bulb.
Each attendee will receive heat safety and energy conservation information and a compact fluorescent light bulb.
Lunch will also be provided.
TXU Energy has partnered with community organizations to promote heat safety awareness and energy conservation throughout the hot summer months. In 2007, TXU Energy will distribute approximately 30,000 compact fluorescent light bulbs through multiple community organizations statewide and educate senior citizens on heat safety and energy conservation.
Please join us at the informational session. The public is welcome so please invite any of your constituents to attend that will benefit from learning life-saving heat safety tips and cost-saving energy conservation tips.
Beat the Heat Tips:
• Drink one glass of cool water for every 20 minutes of heat exposure.
• Avoid eating hot foods and heavy meals.
• Wear loose, light-colored absorbent cotton clothing.
• Wear a wide-brimmed hat while outside.
• Use sunscreen with at least SPF 30.
• Take cool showers and baths.
• Limit exercise or strenuous physical activities to early morning or late evening.
• Drink one glass of cool water for every 20 minutes of heat exposure.
• Avoid eating hot foods and heavy meals.
• Wear loose, light-colored absorbent cotton clothing.
• Wear a wide-brimmed hat while outside.
• Use sunscreen with at least SPF 30.
• Take cool showers and baths.
• Limit exercise or strenuous physical activities to early morning or late evening.
Conservation Tips:
• Light bulbs – Replace traditional incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs.
You can run four compact fluorescent light bulbs for the same cost as running just one incandescent bulb.
• Window treatments - Install storm or thermal windows and doors or double-paned glass. A less expensive alternative is plastic sheeting, which can be temporarily fastened over doors and windows to prevent drafts and retain cool air.
• Air leaks - Check for air leaks in air ducts, windows, plumbing utilities, fireplace flues, attic
entrances and recessed light fixtures.
• Weatherstrip/caulk air leaks and insulate - Sealing up air leaks with caulking and weather
stripping and installing adequate insulation in walls and the attic are some of the most cost
effective savings measures you can do in your home.
• Energy labels – Look for ENERGY STAR models when purchasing new appliances and
electronics. These devices use less energy and will save you money.
• Energy-saver switch - Use the energy-saver switch on your appliances.
• Temperature settings - Set thermostats at about 78 degrees during the summer. Turn up or down thermostats automatically without sacrificing comfort by installing a programmable thermostat. Use ceiling fans in the “down” mode at the highest speed to push cooler air back down into the room.
• Water heater - Set water heater temperatures at 120 degrees. A family of four, each showering for five minutes a day, uses 700 gallons of water each week. By lowering the thermostat on the water heater to 120 degrees, families can cut water heating bills without sacrificing comfort.
• Water pipes - Insulate hot water pipes.
• AC filter - Clean or replace your AC filter monthly to help your AC run more efficiently.
• Trees - If you’re going to plant a tree, consider placing deciduous trees on the south and west sides of your house. They grow leaves in summer that help shade your home and shed leaves in the winter, allowing sunlight to warm your house.
If you have any questions, please contact Courtney Walker at 214.812.5496.
• Light bulbs – Replace traditional incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs.
You can run four compact fluorescent light bulbs for the same cost as running just one incandescent bulb.
• Window treatments - Install storm or thermal windows and doors or double-paned glass. A less expensive alternative is plastic sheeting, which can be temporarily fastened over doors and windows to prevent drafts and retain cool air.
• Air leaks - Check for air leaks in air ducts, windows, plumbing utilities, fireplace flues, attic
entrances and recessed light fixtures.
• Weatherstrip/caulk air leaks and insulate - Sealing up air leaks with caulking and weather
stripping and installing adequate insulation in walls and the attic are some of the most cost
effective savings measures you can do in your home.
• Energy labels – Look for ENERGY STAR models when purchasing new appliances and
electronics. These devices use less energy and will save you money.
• Energy-saver switch - Use the energy-saver switch on your appliances.
• Temperature settings - Set thermostats at about 78 degrees during the summer. Turn up or down thermostats automatically without sacrificing comfort by installing a programmable thermostat. Use ceiling fans in the “down” mode at the highest speed to push cooler air back down into the room.
• Water heater - Set water heater temperatures at 120 degrees. A family of four, each showering for five minutes a day, uses 700 gallons of water each week. By lowering the thermostat on the water heater to 120 degrees, families can cut water heating bills without sacrificing comfort.
• Water pipes - Insulate hot water pipes.
• AC filter - Clean or replace your AC filter monthly to help your AC run more efficiently.
• Trees - If you’re going to plant a tree, consider placing deciduous trees on the south and west sides of your house. They grow leaves in summer that help shade your home and shed leaves in the winter, allowing sunlight to warm your house.
If you have any questions, please contact Courtney Walker at 214.812.5496.
posted by kelly @ Tuesday, July 10, 2007
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