Dear SECO Energy member, The Old Farmer’s Almanac shows the Dog Days of Summer as a 40-day period running from July 3rd through August 11th, coinciding with the rising of the Dog Star, Sirius, the brightest star in the Earth’s night sky. It is known as the Dog Star because of its prominence in the constellation called Canis Major (or Greater Dog). The name Sirius comes from an ancient Greek term meaning glowing or scorcher. According to NOAA, Florida’s 2015 scorcher began in the Spring when we experienced the warmest April on record. The National Weather Service reports that May was warmer and drier than normal across Central Florida. The Old Farmer’s Almanac reported the June forecast with an above average temperature and below average rainfall, and we all know that in July it’s just dog-gone HOT! The Dog Days of Summer mark the time of year when our members grapple with the balance of staying cool and keeping their electric bills reasonable. Our company offers a number of energyefficiency resources to help you identify energy-wasters in your home. We also offer guidance for adopting low-cost changes that reduce your energy usage. Check out the 40 Days/40 Ways to Save challenge on the following page. Then visit the SECO Energy Facebook page and tell us about (or upload a photo of) your most effective energy-saving change on our Dog Days of Summer status update. We’ll enter your name in a drawing for a $500 electric bill credit, a programmable WiFi thermostat, or a year’s worth of HVAC filters. The winners will be announced just in time for the end of the Dog Days on August 11th. Another winning tip: changing your HVAC filter improves your unit’s efficiency. You can save money on your filters (and get free home delivery) by ordering them online at SECOEnergy.com and clicking on . As a not-for-profit electric co-op, SECO Energy is different from other utilities. We want you to buy less – not more – of our product. We are your energy-saving partner, and are here to help you save money on your electric bills year-round. Best regards,
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