Serving the Housing Needs of the Bishop Paiute Tribe
BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBE
HOUSING MISSION STATEMENT:
The Bishop Paiute Tribe, is a Native American Indian Tribe dedicated to improving the quality of life for the Bishop Paiute Tribal members by the continued pursuit, attainment, and self-governance of affordable, safe and respectable homes and communities. With preservation and cultivation of tribal economics, the fostering and commitment to our families, continued respect and a safe, meaningful life of our Elders, and the promotion and dedication to the youth of the Bishop Paiute Tribes, for they are our future. The perpetual pride of our sacred, cultural preservation, that is who we are… we do this, all in the spirit of tradition…
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Warmer Weather is Approaching!
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Warmer Weather is Approaching! *
Here’s a few tips on cutting down cooling costs
Keep cool with shade
Shade from trees and plants play a significant role in cooling the environment around them. They can block direct sunlight through the roof and windows, which is responsible for about half of the heat gain in your home. When carefully positioned they can help save up to 30% of a household’s energy consumption for heating and cooling.
Feel cooler at higher temperatures
Ceiling fans save money by keeping you comfortable at higher thermostat settings. Each degree higher than 78 degrees will save you 5 to 10 percent on air conditioning costs. The moving air from a ceiling fan increases evaporation from your skin and helps cool off.
Block out the sun
Roughly 30 percent of heat comes in through your windows. Shade, curtains or tinted window film can save you up to 70 percent annually. Insulating curtains will save even more on both heating and cooling costs.
Clean or change filters monthly
Dirty air filters are the number 1 cause of air conditioning breakdowns and the cost about 7 % more in energy costs in hot climates. Change central AC furnace filters monthly during the summer. Most window units have a removable filter behind the wait inlet grille that you can take out and rinse monthly.
Replace an old air conditioner
Replacing a 15- year-old window or central AC unit with a new, efficient unit can save you enough over the new unit’s lifetime to offset its purchase price. This is especially true if you live in a hot, humid climate. Use the saving calculator at energystar.gov to figure out whether it makes financial sense to replace your AC and get a list of the most energy efficient units.
Maintenace pays
A neglected air conditioner uses 10 to 30 percent more energy, so professional service every two to three years cuts cooling bills. Regular service also adds years to the life of the system and reduces breakdowns.
Install a programmable thermostat
This easy upgrade pays back quickly. Setting your cooling system four to six degrees warmer when you’re away at work or on vacation automatically lowering it to 78 degrees when you’re home can cut 5 to 20 percent off your energy bill.