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Gainesville Heat Drives Up Bills | Gainesville News
Gainesville residents are sweating through record-breaking heat—and their wallets are paying the price. With temps soaring into the upper 90s, air conditioners are running nonstop, even when thermostats stay at 70, sending electric bills skyrocketing. One homeowner saw her bill jump to nearly $700, mostly from AC use. While utility rates haven’t changed, usage has—GRU says simple fixes like raising your thermostat a few degrees, using ceiling fans, and scheduling HVAC maintenance can help. They’re also offering free energy audits to spot leaks and inefficiencies. When the heat lingers, your…
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