Las Vegas Summer Heat and Power Bill

Predicted 2024 Las Vegas Summer Temperature Highs

June: 95° – 106°                July: 102° – 108°               August: 100° – 106°

Insulate your house

Insulating your house and covering your windows with drapes or shades can keep it cooler. Replace old weather stripping on doors and windows. You can also use window reflectors like aluminum foil-covered cardboard to reflect heat outside.

 

 

 

Change incandescent light bulbs to LED

Switching from incandescent bulbs to LEDs is one of the most effective ways to reduce your power bills. Residential LEDs use at least 75% less energy and last up to 25 times longer than incandescent lighting.

LEDs emit very little heat, unlike incandescent bulbs, which release 90% of their energy as heat. This simple change can significantly reduce energy consumption and save on power bills.

 

 

 

 

 

Electric fans, swamp coolers, and air conditioners

 Electric fans do not cool the air, so air currents flowing over the body must be cooler than your body temperature to cool you down. It’s important to note that while electric fans may provide some comfort, they are insufficient to prevent heat-related illness when the temperature is in the high 90s.

Swamp or evaporative coolers can effectively cool the air and maintain a comfortable temperature, making them a safe option for hot climates like Las Vegas. These coolers do not consume as much energy as other options. They reduce the temperature in your home by about 20° and are most efficient when the heat outside is around 80° – 93°.

 

 

 

 

Air conditioner compressors work less efficiently at higher heat, so they need more power to cool your home. Change air filters monthly and clean the coils on the outdoor heat exchanger yearly. Dirty filters impede airflow, and dusty coils make it harder for the heat exchanger to work efficiently.

 

 

What else can you do?

Unfortunately, electricity is used the most in the summer. Almost everything you need to keep your home cool requires electricity. What else can help lower your electricity bill? Install Solar Panels. With solar panels and net metering, you can generate electricity and offset your energy bill with credits built up during Fall, Winter, and Spring. An average system can pay for itself in 6-8 years; after that, it’s free electricity.

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