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JPS Summer Energy Hub · 2026

Beat the Heat.
Not Your Budget.

It's time for the biggest tournament in the world! But the matches are not the only thing thats hot. This page is here to help you stay cool, keep the vibes up, and keep your usage down.

Cooling is the No. 1 driver of higher summer usage — air conditioning and fans run longest when it's hottest
A fan uses a fraction of the energy an air conditioner does over the same match
One room, one screen watching together beats three TVs running in three rooms
Takes Under a Minute

Build Your
Match Day Plan

However you watch, there's a smarter way to do it without the bill shock. Tell us your style and we'll sort the moves that actually matter for your setup.

Question 1
Your Starting XI

Captain's Tip

Pick Your Side

Who Are You Supporting?

Jamaica nuh in deh, but you know we still deh deh. Pick your team and we'll map their kickoff times against the Jamaican heat, because a 2 p.m. match and a 9 p.m. match are two completely different energy plans.

The savings squad never gets eliminated. Here are the remaining marquee matches worth planning around:

Kickoff times shown in Jamaica time. Fixtures and times are updated by our team as the tournament progresses; always confirm with your broadcaster.

JPS Weekly Wins — summer energy savings campaign
If You Only Take One Thing
25°C
// You're missing out if you don't know this Setting the AC to 25°C and pairing it with a fan keeps you just as cool as blasting 16 — the unit just stops running flat-out to get there. Set it. Cool it. Switch to the fan.
Build the plan around it
The Real Opponent

Why the Bill Creeps Up
When It Gets Hot

Here's the thing nobody tells you: summer doesn't change your electricity on its own. The heat just makes your home work harder — longer cooling, more hours, more people about. Which is good news, because that means it's yours to control.

Cooling Runs Longer

The hotter it gets, the longer every AC and fan runs to hold the same comfort — and every degree colder you set the AC, the longer it works to get there. Cooling hours are usually the single biggest difference between summer usage and the rest of the year.

You control thisSet 25°C instead of 16, switch to the fan once the room is cool, and the longest-running appliance in your home runs a lot less.

Your House Soaks Up the Sun

Walls, roofs and closed-up rooms absorb heat all day and release it well into the night. By evening, your cooling isn't just fighting the air — it's fighting heat the building stored since morning, plus whatever leaks in around doors and windows.

You control thisCurtains closed on the sunny side from midday, napkin-test the doors, and seal the leaks. Less heat in means less cooling out.

More People, More Hours

School holidays and a summer of football mean more time at home — TVs, sound systems, consoles, chargers and the kitchen all running longer than usual. None of it is big on its own. Stacked across a month, it shows.

You control thisOne room, one screen, chores scheduled around the matches, and the standby corner off at the switch when the day is done.

Watch & Win · 40 Seconds Each

Weekly Wins: Quick-Fire Savings

Forty seconds, one tip, real usage cut. Our Weekly Wins series breaks down the habits that quietly push up your usage, and exactly how to fix them.

The Playbook

A Match Day, Played Smart

Run your home the way a coach runs a match. Every phase has a job.

PRE
MATCH

Pre-Match Before Kickoff

  • Cool the room before the crowd arrives, not after. Every guest is a little heater. Close curtains on the sunny side from midday and let the space settle before bodies fill it.
  • Stock the fridge once, and set up a snack station. Lay out drinks and snacks on ice so the fridge door isn't swinging open every ten minutes through the match.
  • Cook ahead, and reach for the air fryer. A full oven heats the whole kitchen, and your cooling then fights that heat. Batch the wings before the afternoon sun peaks.
1ST
HALF

First Half Settle In

  • One room, one screen. Everyone in front of the same TV instead of sets running in three rooms. It's better football anyway.
  • Set the AC to 25°C and leave it. Cranking it to 16 doesn't cool the room faster. It just forces the unit to run at full capacity for far longer.
  • Once the room is cool, make the switch. AC off, fan on. The wind-chill effect keeps you just as comfortable for a fraction of the power.
HALF
TIME

Half-Time The 15-Minute Reset

  • Restock the snack station in one fridge trip. One open, one close.
  • Sweep the empty rooms. Lights and fans running where nobody is? That's energy riding the bench.
2ND
HALF

Second Half Hold the Line

  • Don't chase the temperature. A full, excited room runs warm. A fan boost uses far less energy than two more degrees of cooling.
  • Evening match? Open up. Once the sun drops, the breeze does the AC's job for free.
FULL
TIME

Full Time After the Whistle

  • Power down properly. TV, decoder, sound system, console, chargers: off at the switch, not standby.
  • Hosting again soon? Rotate venues. Share the fixtures with friends and family so nobody carries the whole tournament on one meter.
Try It Yourself

Every Degree Is a Decision

25°C
The Sweet Spot
16°C — Deep Freeze26°C — Mildest
Relative Energy UseModerate

Stop Blasting 16. Your AC Doesn't Have a Fast Mode.

We've all done it: walk into a hot room and crank the AC to 16 to cool it quickly. But that just forces the unit to run at full capacity for far longer. The room drops, and your usage skyrockets.

The smarter play: set it to 25°C, and once the room is cool, switch off the AC and switch on the fan. The wind-chill effect keeps you just as comfortable using way less power.

Humid day? Try Dry Mode: switch the remote from the snowflake to the raindrop icon. It knocks out the humidity using a fraction of the power, and the room instantly feels more comfortable. The meter above shows relative energy use, not an exact figure; your actual usage depends on your unit, your room, and how you run it.

Phantom Loads

Don't Power the Bench

Devices on standby are players in your squad who never touch the ball. They draw small amounts of power around the clock, all summer. Sub them off at the switch:

The TV & Decoder

That little red standby light means the set is still drawing power all night, every night. Off at the wall after the final whistle.

Microwave & Kitchen Extras

Clock displays and standby circuits sip power 24/7. If match day is over and you're not using it, plug it out.

Chargers, Computers & Consoles

Consoles in "rest mode" and chargers left in the socket keep drawing. A switched power strip kills the whole corner in one flick.

The Second Fridge

An old fridge running half-empty on the verandah "just for drinks" may be one of the hungriest players in your squad. Consolidate into one, packed right.

The Secret Weapon

The Match Has VAR.
Your Home Has MyJPS.

Every big call in the tournament gets reviewed on a screen. The calls happening at your house deserve the same treatment. The MyJPS app is your review room: see exactly what your home is doing, when it's doing it, and call it back before it counts against you.

Review in Progress

The Instant Replay

Track your usage monthly, weekly, or daily. When the numbers move, you can scroll back and see exactly when — was it the Saturday triple-header, or the AC left running overnight? No more guessing.

The Offside Flag

Set a usage budget in the app and let it raise the flag before you stray past your line — not weeks after. You decide the limit; the app keeps watch while you keep watching.

The Stats Sheet

Some of us spend more time on the stats than the match. Bring that energy home: spot your trends across the tournament, see your peak days, and watch the playbook moves actually show up in the numbers.

Get it onGoogle Play Download on theApp Store

Prefer the web? The same tools live in the MyJPS Customer Portal — and when you're done here, test yourself with the Energy Grade Quiz.

The Cheat Sheet

Quick Answers,
No Quiz Required

Every key answer from this page in one place — tap any question to open it.

Why does electricity usage climb in summer?
Three reasons, all within your control. Cooling runs longer — the hotter it gets, the longer every AC and fan works to hold the same comfort. Your building stores heat — walls and roofs absorb sun all day and release it into the night, so evening cooling fights stored heat plus any air leaking in around doors and windows. And more hours at home — school holidays and big TV events mean screens, kitchens and cooling all run longer than usual.
What temperature should I set my air conditioner?
Set it to 25°C and pair it with a fan. Once the room is cool, switch the AC off and let the fan's wind-chill effect keep you comfortable using far less power. Setting the warmest temperature that still feels comfortable means the longest-running appliance in your home runs a lot less.
Does setting the AC to 16°C cool the room faster?
No. An air conditioner doesn't have a fast mode — a lower setting doesn't speed up cooling, it just forces the unit to run at full capacity for far longer to reach a colder target. The room drops, and your usage skyrockets.
What is Dry Mode on an air conditioner?
Dry Mode — the raindrop icon on your remote, instead of the snowflake — removes humidity from the room using a fraction of the power of full cooling. On sticky, humid days the room instantly feels more comfortable without the unit working flat-out.
How do I find and fix air leaks in a room?
Use the napkin test: hold a single ply of napkin near a closed door or window. If it moves, your cold air is escaping. A rolled towel or door snake fixes it today; weatherstripping from the hardware store fixes it permanently in about five minutes. A well-sealed room holds its cool for around two hours after the AC switches off — which is why setting the unit's timer to cut off at 3 a.m. keeps you cool till sunrise.
How much electricity does a fridge use?
A fridge can account for up to 15% of your monthly electricity usage. To run it efficiently: keep it about ¾ full so cold air circulates, keep the internal vents clear, leave two to three inches of clearance behind the unit, and keep it away from heat sources like the stove. Pack the door with condiments, leftovers on the middle shelves, and fruits and vegetables in separate drawers.
Can I use 60Hz appliances in Jamaica?
Jamaica's electricity grid runs at 50 Hertz. A US-spec 60Hz appliance runs hotter, uses more energy, and won't last as long. Before buying, check the silver specification sticker and look for 50Hz or dual-frequency models — and choose inverter appliances where possible, which adjust their speed smoothly and can cut energy use significantly.
Do devices on standby really use electricity?
Yes. TVs, decoders, sound systems, consoles in "rest mode," microwaves and chargers all draw small amounts of power around the clock, even when nobody is using them. Switch them off at the wall, or use a switched power strip to turn the whole entertainment corner off in one flick.
How can I track my electricity usage in Jamaica?
The MyJPS app (Google Play and the App Store) shows your usage daily, weekly and monthly, and lets you set a usage budget with alerts that flag you before you pass your own limit. The same tools are available on the MyJPS web portal.

More Quick Wins

  • Zone an open-plan space: close off unused rooms, cool the corner where everyone sits, and use a fan to keep cold air where the people are.
  • Pre-cool before guests arrive: every person in a room gives off heat, so a packed room runs warmer — cool it before the crowd lands and hold the setting.
  • Set up a snack and drinks station: lay refreshments out on ice before the event so the fridge door isn't opening every few minutes.
  • Use the air fryer over the oven: a full oven heats the kitchen and your cooling then fights that heat — or cook before the afternoon peak.
  • Check your TV's eco picture mode: screens often ship at showroom brightness, which draws noticeably more power than home or eco mode.
  • Schedule heavy chores apart: run the washing machine and big cooking outside your busiest hours so heavy loads never stack.
  • Rotate watch-party hosting: share match days among friends and family so no single household carries the whole tournament's usage.
  • Open up after sundown: the evening breeze is free cooling — night hours are your lowest-usage hours of the summer.

Savings tips on this page are general guidance based on typical household appliances and habits. Actual electricity usage varies with your specific appliances and how they're used. For approximate appliance running costs, see the JPS Electricity Cost Guide, and track your own usage with the MyJPS app.

Match dates and kickoff times are shown in Jamaica time, are subject to change by tournament organisers and broadcasters, and are provided for planning convenience only. JPS is not affiliated with FIFA or any national football association.