The Lehrer Report: March 5, 2021
Monday, March 08, 2021 Print
I don’t think I will complain too much about my electric bill given the prices in Texas. Orchard Valley, where I live, was built with all-electric homes. Over the decades I have had energy audits, had storm windows installed, added insulation in the attic, switched light bulbs, put in heavier window shades and added solar panels to keep costs reasonable. I hang laundry outside.
Also, for many years I have set the thermostats at 50 degrees. (Each room has a thermostat.) And I am comfortable. When I go to people’s houses with higher thermostat settings, I am too hot. I turn on the heat on Nov. 15 and shut it off March 15. This November was a gift. I didn’t need heat until Thanksgiving.