Fort Pierce - Tuesday September 6, 2022: Energy costs have risen significantly for residents across the Treasure Coast. While the local utility groups work diligently to adapt to the current national energy crisis, there are proactive steps that homeowners and renters can take to help reduce the impact.
UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie is partnering with Fort Pierce Utilities Authority to offer a class to help residents learn ways to reduce their electric and water bills through conservation and reduction. There will be four opportunities to attend at various locations in Fort Pierce. Each session will focus on electricity savings from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and then water savings from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Register in advance for the session that suits your schedule. Participants will receive a toolkit of energy and water reduction items to use in their homes.
Classes are offered on Saturdays this fall:
- Saturday, Aug. 27 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Havert L. Fenn Center, 2000 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce. Register here: https://ufl.pacecommunity.net/Event/ViewEventProfile?eventId=21483
- Saturday, Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Hurston Branch Library, 3008 Ave. D, Fort Pierce. Register here: https://ufl.pacecommunity.net/Event/ViewEventProfile?eventId=21484
- Saturday, Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to noon at the United Against Poverty (UP) Center, 2520 Orange Ave., Fort Pierce. Register here: https://ufl.pacecommunity.net/Event/ViewEventProfile?eventId=21487
- Saturday, Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Incubate Neighborhood Center, 532 13th Street, Fort Pierce. Register here: https://ufl.pacecommunity.net/Event/ViewEventProfile?eventId=21487
Check out these UF/IFAS resources to help you reduce your energy use:
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/entity/topic/series_energy_efficient_homes.
For any questions or additional information, feel free to contact: Community Resource Development Agent Carol Roberts at 772-462-1660 or cagator@ufl.edu. Feel free to call to register if you do not have access to the internet to register.