Recursos energéticos residenciales

Mejorar la eficiencia energética en el hogar ayuda a conservar recursos, reducir las facturas de servicios públicos y aumentar la comodidad. Las temperaturas promedio y el número de días muy calurosos también están en aumento, lo que afecta directamente el consumo de energía. Los siguientes son recursos para residentes que buscan mejorar la eficiencia energética, consejos para conservar energía o ayuda con las facturas de servicios públicos.

Programas de ayuda con la factura de servicios públicos

Solicite participar del Programa de ahorro de energía

¿Quiere ahorrar en su factura de electricidad? Solicite participar del programa gratuito de ahorro de energía, diseñado para ayudar a los residentes de la ciudad de Orlando a ahorrar con tecnología para enchufar.

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

This program, administered by Orange County for Orange County and City of Orlando residents, may be used to help eligible households in meeting the costs of home energy.

Heart of Florida United Way

In collaboration with public utilities such as the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC—The Reliable One), Duke Energy, the City of Winter Park Utilities and Lake Apopka Natural Gas District, HOFUW offers emergency residential utility assistance. Call 211, text 898 211 or chat online at hfuw.org/chat to connect to existing resources.

OUC Power Pass

This program allows residents and small business customers to prepay in a pay-as-you-go model for utilities to stagger payments and monitor usage. Power Pass customers do not pay a deposit or incur late fees.

Christian Service Center Utility Assistance Program

The Christian Service Center can assist qualifying families and individuals, who reside in Orange County, with one-time financial assistance to help pay rent and/or utilities.

Reduzca su factura de servicios públicos

How much energy is used for each area of our home is different. Knowing where our energy is being used can help when looking to create efficiency and making conservation decisions. Air conditioning and electric heating, 52%, water heater 17%, refrigerator and freezer 8%, lighting 5%, washer and dryer 4%, everyday plug ins 4%, range and oven 2%, dishwasher 1% and 7% for irrigation and other cosmetic appliances.

El consumo de energía varía según la zona de la casa. Saber dónde se consume la energía puede ayudarnos a tomar decisiones para mejorar la eficiencia y ahorrar.

Aire acondicionado y calefacción eléctrica 52%
Calentador de agua 17%
Refrigerador y congeladora 8%
Iluminación 5%
Lavadora y secadora 4%
Enchufes de uso diario 4%
Cocina y horno 2%
Lavavajillas 1%
Riego y otros aparatos cosméticos 7%

Más información sobre cómo ahorrar en su factura de energía.

Tips to Save Money at Home

Saving money on your energy bill doesn’t have to be complicated. These helpful tips can help you get started on your energy efficiency journey.

OUC In Home Conservation Assessments

OUC offers free assessments of your home so you can find potential improvements that can save money on your energy bill.

OUC Efficiency Delivered

OUC can help provide funding for energy and water efficiency upgrades for your home by determining upgrades and even having a trusted professional help perform the work.

Duke Home Energy Check

Duke customers can take the Home Energy Check to save money on their energy bills by finding out energy efficiency improvements in their home or rebates based on eligibility.

Financiamiento

Solar Energy Loan Fund (SELF)

SELF is a nonprofit community lending organization providing favorable financing for assorted home improvements that can help save money, increase equity and home value, improve hurricane resistance and enhance comfort and livability.

Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)

The Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program helps home and business owners remove high upfront costs and provide low-interest financing to make energy or water improvements, increase resilience or adopt clean energy.

Actualización de programas según sus ingresos

OUC Efficiency Delivered

OUC can help provide funding for energy and water efficiency upgrades for your home by determining upgrades and even having a trusted professional help perform the work.

Programa de Rehabilitación de Viviendas del Municipio de Orlando

El Municipio de Orlando ayuda a los propietarios que califican a reparar condiciones que podrían poner en peligro la salud y la seguridad de sus ocupantes.

Reembolsos y créditos fiscales

OUC Residential Customers

OUC offers numerous rebates for residential upgrades that save water and energy, from insulation and windows to energy star appliances and water saving toilets.

Duke Residential Customers

Rebates are available to Duke Energy residential electric customers residing in single-family homes, mobile homes, townhomes or duplexes.

Créditos e incentivos fiscales estatales y federales

State Incentives

The Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency contains information on resources available for Florida residents. These include a Solar and CHP Sales Tax Exemption and Property Tax Abatement for Renewable Energy.

Alerta médica y resiliencia ante tormentas

Preparing and Understanding Extreme Heat

With temperatures on the rise, Orlando sees an increasing frequency of extreme heat days, which are any days over 90 degrees. Understanding the symptoms of heat sickness and tips for staying safe is critical. Learn more about how to understand these symptoms and ways to minimize this risk.

OUC Special Needs Registry

Orange County residents with disabilities, medical or mobility problems can register with the Special Needs Program. Which provides transportation assistance and special medical shelters during disaster situations. To sign up or to learn more, Orlando and Orange County residents should contact the Orange County Special Needs Program at 407.836.9319.

Verifique si califica para los programas de eficiencia energética

No está seguro de cómo empezar a ahorrar energía? Use el programa de eficiencia energética a continuación para descubrir cuáles le convienen.

Buscador de programas

¿Está buscando ahorrar en su factura de electricidad? Solicite participar del programa de ahorro de energía diseñado para ayudar a los residentes a ahorrar con tecnología de enseres para enchufar.

Programa de ahorro de energía