DALLAS - (Business Wire) Oncor encourages consumers to save a few dollars now and conserve later by taking advantage of the state
’s ENERGY STAR
® sales tax holiday on Memorial Day Weekend, May 24-26. Here are a few simple ways to turn those tax savings into energy savings this summer:
- Pick up a programmable thermostat – By setting a thermostat up 10–15 degrees for eight hours, a homeowner can save about 5 percent to 15 percent on cooling costs—equivalent to a savings of as much as 1 percent for each degree if the setback period is eight hours. A programmable thermostat will automatically adjust the temperature at night or when no one is home.
- Buy fluorescent light bulbs – Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) that use approximately 70 percent less energy than a standard bulb and last up to 10 times longer. CFLs are cooler, preventing your air conditioning system from running too hard.
- Check out ceiling fans – Circulating air in a room can help make you more comfortable at higher thermostat settings.
“Oncor encourages consumers to take even the smallest step toward improving energy efficiency,” said Mike Stockard, Oncor energy efficiency programs director. “The 2008 ENERGY STAR sales tax holiday may be that boost Texans need to begin working toward a more efficient home or business.”
For more information on qualifying appliances and products, visit ENERGY STAR Sales Tax Holiday Memorial Day Weekend, May 24 – 26, 2008, http://www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/taxpubs/tx98_836/. All products and appliances approved to qualify for the sales tax holiday should have an ENERGY STAR label.
In 2008, Oncor is promoting energy efficiency awareness and programs available through Oncor to reduce energy use through the Take A Load Off, Texassm tour.
For information about Oncor energy efficiency programs and seasonal energy-saving tips, please visit www.oncor.com/efficiency.
Oncor is a regulated electric distribution and transmission business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor operates the largest distribution and transmission system in Texas, providing power to 3 million electric delivery points over more than 102,000 miles of distribution and 14,000 miles of transmission lines. While Oncor is a subsidiary of Energy Future Holdings, Oncor reports to a separate and independent board.
Oncor
Carol Peters, 972-791-6200
