how much is your jea bill this summer? (Jacksonville, Coral Springs: landscaping, to buy)

[fsquid]

I got a newborn, so I've been keeping the house cool Had $310 for 2000 sq feet.

[BabyBoomers2]

Been running our A/C quite a bit during these HOT days. Our last bill was $122, which is a $21 jump from the bill before (May). Our apartment is 976 sq ft, two bedroom/two bath. We keep the vent and door closed in both the spare bedroom and second bathroom.

[wb3690]

Originally Posted by donisanasfan

500 bucks and not so happy.....guess that is what trying to cool 4700 sq feet in summer in florida is all about. On the bright side I must be expanding my carbon footprint which always cheers me up when I am feeling down.

LOL that made me laugh.

Well after reading these I don't feel so bad about my bill. We're in Clay county, 1800sq ft. house and my last bill was 220? something like that. I have the a/c set at 76. It keeps it good except when it's ridiculous outside like those few weeks where it was hot hot hot.

my friend says ceiling fans are tacky. I think they are a blessing!

[ChrisNY]

A good thing to do would check the actual temperature incase the Thermostat is not accurate. 76 is freeking cold. We have ours set to 80 the lowest and at night I found the kids waking up with a sheet on so now I set it 81 or 82 for sleeping. If your system is working correctly. It should bring the humidity to a comfortable level. Our house is 2400 sqft and the bill was under $200 last month.

[donisanasfan]

I actually did not know that there was a temperature differential on ac units of 20 degrees. In other words if it is 98 outside , your ac unit ( or at least mine) will only cool to to a temp of 78. Setting it any lower then that will just make the unit run continuously and not get any cooler then 78. At least thats what the ac guy with the plumbers crack ( or is it an ac guys crack in this case) told me.

[Robyn55]

Originally Posted by donisanasfan

I actually did not know that there was a temperature differential on ac units of 20 degrees. In other words if it is 98 outside , your ac unit ( or at least mine) will only cool to to a temp of 78. Setting it any lower then that will just make the unit run continuously and not get any cooler then 78. At least thats what the ac guy with the plumbers crack ( or is it an ac guys crack in this case) told me.

Doesn't sound right to me. We can pretty much keep our house at whatever temp we want during the summer - although I have never tried 65 .

FWIW - we're not with JEA - we're with Beaches Energy Services - but we're running about high $300's to keep our 2800 sf or so under AC at about 76 during the summer. For those of you who work or are out of the house during a large part of the day most days - get a programmable thermostat. Wouldn't set the temp above 78 or so for a lot of time though. Too many problems with bugs/mold/mildew with high temps/high humidity. Robyn

[Ryde41]

July's JEA bill, $608. ouch.

[wb3690]

Yeouch Ryde41!

Honestly I don't think our bill is terrible.....I don't think my bedroom is insulated that well...I have huge windows and that room is always warmer than others. Thank goodness for insulated curtains and ceiling fans.

I am also home during the day and so are my boys. I think this summer my house has been full non stop busy...with televisions/ xboxes, ceiling fans etc.......plus kids coming and going. It is what it is.....I don't really mind.

amy

[Ryde41]

Our high bill is from high ceilings and large western sun windows. I read in this mornings paper that builders will be more concerned with building houses more energy efficient unlike in the 80's where big is better. There's really no need for air conditioning so much dead space, such a waste. I wanted the house very light with tons of windows but with the Florida heat there is really no reason for overkill in the window department. I also would skip having so many transoms. They're not covered so the morning sun is shining on in! I'm waiting for my oak trees to help out. Hope I live to see the shade. lol.

[904jax]

Our JEA bill ran $235 this month in a 1750 sq. foot house with my wife at home.

Here are the steps we took to reduce energy consumption by 25%:

1) Tinted windows subject to direct sunlight.
2) Replaced the majority of light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs.
3) Regularly replace our HVAC air filter.
4) Installed low flow shower heads.
5) Set AC at 81 during the day and 78 at night.