HomeMy WebLinkAbout04112016 City Council Laydowns IA) 1164'41
* ALERT *
ALERT . caynni?ritz,
fyirsi%
.gicert_
eia va?t
The City of Seward City Council passed a seasonal electric rate structure. The revised rate
structure will begin in January 2016. The rate will be divided into a winter rate (January,
February, March, April, November and December) and a summer rate (May, June, July,
August, September and October). During the winter period the electric rate will be lowered
by 25% for the residential energy charge and 10% for the small general service energy
charge from the base rate. During the summer months the rate will be increased 25% for
residential and 10% for small general from the base rate. You can find the current electric
tariff on the City's Website at www.cityofseward.us/documentcenter under public utilities.
If there are questions contact the City at 907-224-4050.
$aving Tip: Replacing five incandescent bulbs with ENERGY STAR qualified light bulbs, such
as LED's, will save more than $150 in electricity costs over their lifetime.
OPERATING YOUR HEATING SYSTEM FOR MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY (From the Seward Alternative Energy Group)
How you operate the controls of your heating system can have a large effect on your heating bills. People living in identical
houses can have utility bills that vary widely, with some families paying 50%or even up to 100%more than others.
Turn down thermostats in unused rooms and when you don't need the heat. In most homes you can save about 2%of your
heating bill for each degree that you lower the thermostat. Turning down the thermostat from 70°F to 65°F, for example,
saves about 10%($100 saved per$1000 of heating cost). Setting your thermostat back 10°F for eight hours at night can
save about 7%($70 saved per$1000 of heating cost). Clock(programmable)thermostats, which automatically adjust the
temperature setting one or more times per day, are widely available. If you have in-floor heating you are already ahead in
the heat saving game where you are comfortable with a lower thermostat setting due to your feet being warm.
CARBON MONOXIDE AWARENESS Seward Alternative Energy Group whets !^ k c n
Over 150 Americans die each year due to Carbon Monoxide poisoning. Be
has a working carbon monoxide detector and make a habit of checking your boiler exl�;ii.,st d, ,, n,,
plugged exhaust will cause carbon monoxide to enter your home. This is a message from the
Group wishing you a great, energy efficient and safe start on the New Year