The past year has seen a huge surge in interest about global energy resources, as costs have increased for everything from the gasoline that fuels our cars to the electric power that lights our homes and businesses.  Our views have been tinted by two “green” filters:  the impact on the money in our wallets and on our environment.

The City of Ocala Utility Services rebate incentives are back and better than ever!  As of March 1, 2009 rebates are available for ENERGY STAR- qualified Central Air Conditioning / Heat Pumps, Programmable Thermostats, Refrigerators, Cloths Washers, Dishwashers. We also have rebate incentives for Attic Re-Insulation and Solar Hot Water Heating.

Due to restructuring of resources in an effort to decrease operational costs, the Surge Guard Protection Program has been suspended.

A quick review of a few basic power line safety concepts, combined with overall awareness can help reduce the number of accidents each year.

With the cooler month right around the corner, here are some energy saving tips to help reduce costs of Winter Heating Bills!!!

Cool Your World with ENERGY STAR this summer. By taking these simple steps recommended by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, homeowners can save energy, stay comfortable, and help protect our environment from the risks of global warming.