We compared each family’s electricity costs for July 2009 and July 2010 and for August 2009 and August 2010, before and after the makeovers. In each case, there were significant savings.
The Randolph Family
John and Cindy Randolph, members of Wood County Electric Cooperative, and their family saw a total cost reduction of $163 for the combined periods.
July 2009 | $345 | August 2009 | $272 |
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July 2010 | $251 | August 2010 | $203 |
Total combined savings $163
The Jiminez Family
Richard and Nancie Jimenez, members of Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative, and their family saved a total of $139—even though August 2010 was exceptionally hot and dry.
July 2009 | $285 | August 2009 | $259 |
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July 2010 | $162 | August 2010 | $243 |
Total combined savings $139
The Stark Family
Jacque and Aubrey Stark, members of South Plains Electric Cooperative, saved $153.
July 2009 | $306 | August 2009 | $292 |
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July 2010 | $199 | August 2010 | $246 |
Total combined savings $153
The Donaldson Family
Heart of Texas Electric Cooperative members B.J. and Linda Donaldson saw their electric bills decrease by $306.
July 2009 | $417 | August 2009 | $398 |
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July 2010 | $263 | August 2010 | $246 |
Total combined savings $306
The Zuniga Family
Our August magazine cover family—Brandon and Dawn Zuniga and their children, members of Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative—saw savings of $253, with temperatures relatively constant for the compared periods.
July 2009 | $481 | August 2009 | $384 |
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July 2010 | $320 | August 2010 | $292 |
Total combined savings $253
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