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| Turn down your thermostat. For every degree you lower your heat in the 60-degree to 70-degree range, you'll save up to 5% on heating costs with the Jacksonville utility company. Wear warm clothing and set your thermostat to 68 degrees or lower during the day and evening, health permitting. Set the thermostat back to 55 degrees or off at night or when leaving home for an extended time saving 5-20 percent of your heating costs (heat pumps should only be set back five degrees to prevent unneeded use of backup strip heating). When you move, it is easy to connect Jacksonville utilities online. |
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| Whenever possible, dial your long distance calls directly. Using the operator of a Jacksonville utility company to complete a call can cost you an extra $1 to $3. Connecting utilites online is fast and convenient |
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| Put your computer and monitor to sleep to save money with your Jacksonville utility company. Most computers come with the power management features turned off. On computers using Windows 98/ME/2000 open your power management software and set it so your computer goes to sleep if you're away from your machine for 5 to 15 minutes. Those who use Macintosh computers look for the setting in your Control Panels called "Energy Saver" and set it accordingly. When you're done using your computer, turn it off (see next tip) do not leave it in sleep mode overnight as it is still drawing a small amount of power. Connect Jacksonville utilities online. |
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| Check with your Jacksonville utility company to see whether a flat rate or measured service plan will save you the most money. This will save money on utilities as well as give you consistent bill every month to more effectively manage your money. |
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| Install low flow showerheads to save money with your Jacksonville utility company. If you do not already have them, low flow showerheads and faucets can drastically cut your hot water expenses. Savings of 10-16% of water heating costs. Connect Jacksonville utilities online. |
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| Jacksonville utility company now convienently offer the ability for you to transfer your services online. When you transfer Jacksonville utilities online, you can transfer your electric, water, gas, newspapers, phone, and cable utility companies |
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| But more is involved than simply choosing the cheapest Jacksonville utility company. When buying one kind of cereal over another at the grocery store, for example, you look at price but also check out what nutritional value and calories each brand holds. It pays to take equal care in shopping for electricity. And you need to know what to look for to avoid getting a shock when that first bill arrives. Connect Jacksonville utilities online |
