Earlier this year, I wrote a post about Hybrid HVAC systems being the wave of the future as many of us pursue green living as either being good stewards of this planet or just to save money on our monthly utility bills. Although hybrid or dual fuel systems may not be practical for all areas of the country, in the areas where they are, one can expect to see lower utility bills once these systems are installed.
As utility companies continue to raise the cost of gas, fuel oil, and electricity, many of us are beginning to feel the pinch in our pockets as we now have to dole out more and more of our hard earned cash to the utility companies during this tougher economy. And, if you are like the Middle Tennessee area, we are having to pay an additional fuel surcharge fee as part of our electric bill. The only way that many of us can combat these bills is to change our way of thinking and adopt a greener lifestyle to save our green backs. When my old inefficient gas package unit was gasping its last breaths, I did my research and opted to go green. Yes, the upfront cost was more, but I was looking down the road, not at my feet. I did the math, and guestimated the pay back would take me about 2 1-2 years to recoup. After getting my latest utility bills, it may take even less time. My gas bill went down $68 and my electric bill went down $75. That is a total savings of $143 this month. $143 that I did not have to pay the utility companies.
While everyone may not see savings like this, you can expect to decreases in utility costs. I did incorporate a digital programmable thermostat which reduces the nighttime temperature to around 65 and I keeps the daytime temp at 68 for the winter months. Yes, it is winter, and I do expect to wear a long sleeved shirt this time of the year. But I am comfortable. Just adding a programmable thermostat can reduce your utility bills within a few months to pay for itself. Talk to your HVAC service tech to have one installed if you don't already have one. Together, we can all reduce our utility costs and be good stewards of planet earth...
Wishing all my fellow drips and tweeps a G-r-r-r-reat day... 8-)
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