The document provides a guide on how to reduce cooling costs through five essential steps: sealing air leaks in ductwork, blocking sunlight with various treatments, eliminating interior heat sources, maintaining HVAC systems, and utilizing natural methods to enhance efficiency. It emphasizes the importance of identifying and addressing air leaks that can lead to significant energy loss. Additionally, it mentions the availability of rebates for energy-efficient HVAC systems.

1. Table of Contents
• Step 1: Stop the leaks
• STEP 2: Block the sun, block the heat
• STEP 3: Eliminate interior sources of heat
• STEP 4: Maintain a healthy HVAC system
• STEP 5: Natural ways to cut cooling costs
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2. Stop the Leaks
Instant Savings @ Minimal Cost
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3. 1 The most energy efficient cooling system will still cost
you plenty if your home has is leaking air.
STEP
Seal ALL Leaks

4. Seal to Save
According to energystar.gov, your duct work could
be losing 20-30% of the air moving through it due to
leaks, holes and poor connections.

5. Seal your ductwork
connections, holes &
seams
 Seal around windows
 Seal around doors
 Seal around electrical
 Seal around plumbing
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6. 2 Block the sun, block
the heat
STEP

7. Window & Door
Sun Block Treatments
 Awnings – heat gain reduction 65% - 77%savings
 Blinds – heat gain reduction 45%
 Drapes – heat gain reduction 33%
 Films – heat gain reduction up to 75%
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8. Get a Free Energy Audit
Call your local electrical utility to
see if they offer a Free Energy Audit
Tampa Electric – Call 813-275-3909
Duke Energy – Call 877-574-0340

9. 3 Eliminate interior
heat
STEP

10. Make a point here.
Back it up
down here.
Start in the kitchen
The kitchen is the
largest source of
interior heat.
Eliminate the HEAT!

11. Use fans to
exhaust heat
Unplug appliances and
switch to CFL or LED
lighting

12. 4 Ensure proper HVAC
system maintenance
STEP

13. Schedule a tune-up
To Get Peak
Performance
Set your thermostat to 78
or higher
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14. Keep Your HVAC
System in Top
Condition
 Set your thermostat to 78°or higher
 Keep the outside condenser coils clean & clear
 Change your filter monthly
 Replace old unit with new high efficiency unit
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15. 5 Use natural ways to
cut cooling costs
STEP

16. Natural Ways to
Cut Cooling Costs
Live smart to
lower costs
Use natural elements like
shade, vegetation and wind
flow

17. Natural Ways to Save
• Plant shade trees
• Replace hardscapes with vegetation
• Add a porch for shade
• Ventilate your roof
• Set windows to create cross flow

18. Thanks for saving energy!
Installing or replacing your HVAC
system?
Look for Energy Star rated systems like
these high efficiency air
conditioners or if you also need a new
heating source, these high efficiency
heat pumps may qualify for up to $800
in rebates.
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