Save Money with Easy Savings Ideas

When temperatures rise, your air conditioner and water use will likely increase as well. This can mean higherelectricity and water bills during the warmer months. Austin Energy and Austin Water offer tools and tips to help youmonitor your electricity and water use.

Whether you rent or own your home, these resources can help you reduce your consumption and increase your home'soverall efficiency.

As a publicly-owned utility,Austin Energy commits to helping you save money and energy, especially during the hottest months of the year.Helpful savings tips, tools, and rebates help customers lower energy use, improve indoor comfort and airquality, and reduce environmental impacts.

Austin Water shares that commitment. An affordable, safe, and plentiful water supply benefits customers and helpsensure a strong future for the community. When you conserve water through Austin Water's savings, tips, andtools, you can save on your water bills and help save water for future generations.

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To safely and securely check your account balance or pay your bill, visit Online Customer Care or call 512-494-9400.

With local temperatures that reach above 100 degrees, try these tips to stay cool at home and save on your utilitybills.

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Try these indoor and outdoor water saving tips, too:

Water leaks can cost you money and wastewater. Here is what to do if you suspect a leak:

For additional details on leak detection, access leak detection resources from Austin Water.

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Protect yourself from heat, dehydration, and the sun's harmful rays. Also make sure to stay safe and avoid outdoorand indoor hazards involving water and electricity.

Power outages are the result of a variety of causes—anything from traffic accidents and wildlife interference tosevere weather. At Austin Energy, the safety of our crews and customers is our utmost concern. Follow these tips tostay safe during power outages:

In Central Texas, the peak season for wildfires is April through October. Often, years with extreme winter stormsalso bring extreme drought conditions during the summer, significantly increasing the risk of wildfires. During windyand stormy weather, swaying and broken tree limbs can rub against and hit or bring down power lines. Such impacts cancause service fluctuations, outages and fires.