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