Street lights are installed, maintained and paid for by the City of Brenham. Outdoor lighting for customers can be installed for a fee and maintained for a monthly charge. These lights operate on a photocell and should be on all hours of darkness. The City of Brenham Electric Department is interested in meeting your electrical needs, as well as in saving energy. Raise the thermostat a few degrees and keep the shades pulled down in the summer.
Caulk cracks around windows and doors to keep the heat out and the cool in.
Turn down the temperature on your water heater and insulate your water heater to keep the heat in longer. The lower temperature on your water heater and the insulation will mean that less energy is required to reheat. Save heat-producing activities such as clothes washing and drying for cooler evening hours and use cooler wash water. Remember, you have to cool the hot air that is generated by each of these appliances. Clean your air conditioner filter regularly, and when possible, run a fan without the air conditioner.