JEA Tips to Help Customers Save During High Heat

2025-06-17

Jacksonville, FL - With Northeast Florida temperatures forecast to rise into the 90s today and throughout the week, JEA is reminding customers of ways to conserve energy and water. JEA offers a variety of programs and tools to help customers save money during the summer months.

Below are some tips from JEA on managing costs during hot days:    

How JEA Prepares 

• Avoid going in and out of the home repeatedly to keep cool air in and hot air out.
• Use the washer with full loads using cold water.
• Try grilling outside, using the microwave or cooking with a Crockpot or InstantPot instead of the stove or oven. Small appliances typically use less energy and keep the kitchen cool. 

Get more tips from JEA's Ways to Save.

What Customers Can Do

• Set the thermostat at 78 - 80 degrees in the summer, higher when you are not home. A five-degree shift can save you 6 - 8 percent per degree in the summer.
• Use insulated drapes, blinds, or shades on your windows and close them during the hottest part of the day. Efficient use of window shading can save you up to 12 percent on the cooling portion of your utility bill in the summer.
• Seal leaks in the cooling ducts. Don't forget the leaks around the air handler unit. Sealing leaks in ductwork can save you 1 - 30 percent on the cooling portion of your utility bill, based upon the size of the leak.
• Weather strip doors and windows. Repair or replace broken or cracked windows. Weather stripping windows and doors can save you up to 8 percent on the cooling portion of your utility bill.
• Install a programmable thermostat. Using a programmable thermostat can save 5 - 15 percent on the cooling portion of your utility bill.

Water Conservation Tips

On averagem 35-50 percent of water used for irrigation is wasted. Here are five tips for conserving water and saving money on your water bill.

• Water leaks, especially in running toilets, are the #1 reason customers see their consumptions increase. Identify and fix any running toilets. Get two toilet leak tablets in a free JEA Water Conservation Kit.
• Inspect sprinkler heads. A broken one can waste 25,000 gallons of water in six months.
• Direct spray to your yard, not your sidewalk.

Assessments

• JEA provides free in-home assessments to help customers conserve energy and reduce water use and thus reduce their JEA bills. Energy auditors conduct walk-through inspections of homes to determine whether behavioral changes and/or new equipment can help reduce energy costs.
• To schedule a free energy or irrigation assessment, customers can call 904-665-6000.

Billing

JEA offers a variety of billing and payment options for our residential and business customers, including payment assistance. Our options include:

• MyBudget: This levelized billing program averages your past usage so your bill is about the same each month. Learn more about MyBudget.
• Monitor usage: Customers can monitor their daily electric usage through their account on JEA.com or on the My JEA app. This way, customers can make decisions about conservation if they see usage increasing.
• Payment Assistance: For those customers who need extra help, JEA offers extensions and arrangements and can point the way to third-party groups that offer utility bill assistance. Learn more. 

About JEA

JEA is a municipal utility providing safe, reliable and affordable services to more than one million residents across four Northeast Florida counties. JEA is not owned by investors and does not earn a profit. It was created by the City of Jacksonville to meet the electricity and water needs of those who live in Jacksonville and surrounding communities. JEA’s 2,200-plus workforce is dedicated to meeting customer needs, both today and for generations to come, while protecting our precious natural resources and supporting our region’s growth and economic development. Learn more at jea.com.

Media Contact

Karen McAllister
media@jea.com | 904-665-5500

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