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| It's best if you organise for the Austin utility company to come and read the meters on the day you move so that there are no argument about the readings. You will need to give them 10 days notice to do this before you move. Connect Austin utilities online. |
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| Don't overload appliances that use hot water, such as clothes and dishwashers to save money with your Austin utility company. The same rule applies to clothes dryers; use drying racks or clotheslines when possible. Connect Austin utilities online. |
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| If you are not satisfied with the response you receive to your complaint about a Austin utility company, there are a number of organizations that have been set up by the Government specifically to help you. Connect Austin utilities online. |
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| A home energy audit can identify ways to save up to hundreds of dollars a year on home heating (and air conditioning). Ask your electric or gas Austin utility company if they can do this audit for free or for a reasonable charge. If they cannot, ask them to refer you to a qualified professional. |
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| To understand the price charged annually you’ll need to know how much electricity you use throughout the year. Connect Austin utilities online. Your “usage profile” shows how much electricity you use. Ask your Austin utility company for a copy of your “usage profile.” Studying it will give you an idea of how much energy you use and when |
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| If you make more than a few long distance calls each month, consider subscribing to a calling plan offered by your Austin utility company. Call several long distance companies to see which one has the least expensive plan for the calls you make. You can often connect your utilities online. |
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| Choose Energy Star® appliances and electronics to save money with your Austin utility company. When buying new appliances, choose Energy Star®-certified models. For example, a new Energy Star®-refrigerator uses about 20% less energy than a standard new refrigerators, and 46% less than one made in 1980. A new Energy Star® clothes washer uses nearly 50% less energy than a standard washer. Connect Austin utilities online. |
