TTC ☆ OFFICIAL

Good rates! but not in the going up part! We are JUST far enough away that we get no "benefits" from Austin area power, and it all still comes from two very profit oriented outfits, LCRA and Blue Bonnet. For COOPS, they really stick it to the country folks because "it's so hard to give you hicks service".

 

I'm renting, but I've either been away, or I'm used to water restrictions so cooling the grass during early afternoon and watering at night is something I'm out of the habit of doing.

 

I water at night, but we have a LOT of garden....

 

I keep my AC at 69, so I average about $100 tops, during the summer

 

That's true, i have just grass, for the most part, and the rest gets a lot of tree shade during the summer heat. My yard took a beating about a month ago, but i was counting on September rain to rejuvenate it.

 

HOLY CRAP you have the most energy efficient rent home in the world!

 

What shade, and what September rain?

 

That's such bullshit. I'm sorry

 

I might have to call up the mayor (my dentist) and give him some shit about what we pay!

 

I use energy efficient appliances and only two lights in the house. Laundry and washing is done after 9PM to take advantage of reduced rates. Planning lol.

 

You should!

 

September mists, then. I have a bunch of trees around my house.

 

Well, we do have the 100% humid mornings 10 months a year, so now that I am established again..... Does nothing about what they charge us for power. Virtually every light LED, applicance mostly new, pool runs (efficient motor), and two AC systems. We are so much better than a year ago.....

 

I have one AC system, the pool motor only runs when we use it, if something isn't being used, it's either off or unplugged, lights are only used at night and only in the living room.

 

Well, you are more strict than this old man. I'm in my AC in the sunroom, with tv, and light, son in BR online gaming, wife in LR with TV.
All on dimmers and timers, but set up for normal use.

 

Yep. I restrict use to appliances after 9 PM, TV is all led with Roku/apps and lights only come-on when it is dark outside.

 

Well, we really have shitty windows when it comes to useful light, except for the sun room. We got A LOT of light there by design! Makes no difference for us what time of day we use stuff, but only a few LED lights on during the day. we just get charged more than "big city users"

 

Shades down and blocking light out 80% or more helps. Sun is nice, but it hearts your house more, so blinds keep the light blocked out reducing light-based heat.

 

Like I said, most windows on the house are useless in that regard. No west windows, small East windows, all with blinds. South, only two left, and North, all face sunroom. We can't grow a house plant inside by natural light, hence the sunroom. Wife has SADS, and we like sunshine.