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Drops & Watts (D&W) is a locally-owned and operated business offering energy and water efficiency services to Gainesville and the surrounding area. We are committed to environmental sustainability and vibrant local economies, and work to achieve these goals through the promotion of efficient resource use. We send our customers and friends occasional email newsletters which include tips to help you conserve resources as well as other pertinent news. Feel free to share this information widely, but if you do not wish to receive our newsletters, let us know and we will remove you from our contact list. |
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Keep the Change
Take Control of Your Winter Heating Costs Beware of the following problems that may lead to skyrocketing winter heating costs: 1. Set your thermostat's FAN selection to AUTO; never set it to ON. Avoid the ON setting, which operates your indoor-air distribution fan nonstop. The ON setting will increase your costs and reduce your comfort. 2. If you have a Heat Pump, look closely at your thermostat to make sure it's not accidentally set to EMERGENCY HEAT or “EM HEAT.” Operating costs can triple in the Emergency Heat mode. On some programmable thermostat screens, the EM HEAT message appears in very small lettering that is easily overlooked.
3. Make sure your thermostat setting is not too high. The recommended daytime indoor temperature is 68 degrees in winter. If you heat to 78 degrees, expect high bills. Here are some additional tips for setting your thermostat on winter nights, depending upon the type of system you’re using:
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Drops and Watts
Win some fun in the sun with Drops & Watts' first annual "Kids Save" contest! From Jan. 20th until April 15th, we’re asking young people 12 and under in our service territory to submit their ideas for reducing energy and water use in their homes or schools. The winner of this contest will win one week in an Orlando resort for up to four people. A panel of experts will judge the projects based upon the feasibility, creativity, and cost-effectiveness of the idea, and we’ll announce the winner on April 25th. To learn more about participating in this exciting contest, click here.
Drops & Watts on Facebook Drops & Watts is now on Facebook, the popular social networking website. Come check out our page. The Green Circle
You've heard the terms "green," "buy local," and "organic," but what, exactly, is the significance of the new green movement?
In partnership with Indigo Green Home Store, Santa Fe College’s Community Education is offering a new series of Saturday workshops called "Sustainable Living." Topics include: American Clay Plastering, Rain Barrel Construction, Easy Home Energy Improvements (taught by Drops & Watts!), Make Your Own Composter, Edible Plant Project, Guide to Green Purchasing, and Locavore 101. A series of sustainability classes, with the first being Sustainable Shopping, are also in the pipeline. Members of the public interested in teaching a course for Sustainable Living are encouraged to contact Betsy Albury 395-5819. Classes will be held online, in classrooms, or in partner businesses. For more information, visit: http://dept.sfcc.edu/ce/. |
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New Year’s Resolutions For A Clean, Green Economy! The time has come for Florida to take action to establish a reliable, long-term funding program for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency! During the presidential debates, President-elect Obama said energy policy will be a top priority of his administration. One of the most effective ways to cut energy costs, reduce our electricity consumption, and save us all money every month on our utility bills is to adopt the strongest energy efficiency standards for household appliances and commercial products. The perfect storm of today's economic, environmental, and social ravages requires a robust, multi-pronged response…
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