Energy

	Feel the breeze Use ceiling fans to create a wind chill effect in occupied rooms and help lower your cooling costs. The breeze can keep you just as comfortable at temperatures 4 to 6 degrees warmer. Raising your thermostat that much can save about 10 percent on your cooling bill. Be sure your fan runs clockwise during the summer. And turn the fan off when you leave the room. To further help, close blinds and block the sun's heat. This is particularly true for windows that face the south and west.
	2008 Pilot Program The pilot program provides an incentive to shift electricity use to mornings, evenings and weekends. The more electricity you shift, the more you safe. Participants pay a generation charge of 9.3 cents per kilowatt-hour of electricity used from noon-7 p.m. weekdays and 3.7 cents per kilowatt-hour the rest of the time. That compares with the 5.2 cents per kilowatt-hour that the average residential customer pays around the clock.
	Save up to 20 percent The federal Government estimates tha homeowners can save up to 20 percent on heating costs by sealing and insulating. Use caulk, spray foam or weatherstripping to seal shere pipes, ductwork or woreing penetrate walls, floors and the ceiling. Insulate your outlets by installing outlet gaskets and using insulating plugs in unused outlets. Be sure the poer is off to protect your safety when doing this.
	Save up to 50 percent A good window can make a big difference in controlling your energy bills. Double-pane windows that are gas-filled with "low-e" coating reduce heat and AC loss and provide a barrier between inside and outside temperatures. If installing new windows is not an uption consider installing storm windows. They can cut your energy loss by 25 percent to 50 percent. Also, make sure the caulking and weatherstripping around your windows is in good condition. Finally open your windows during the day to take advantage of the sun's warming effect in the winter and keep those curtains closed in the summer.
	LIHEAP More help is available this winter for customers who may be struggling to pay their energy bills because of financial hardship. Low-Income Home Energy Assitance Program has raised the income guidlines making more customers eligible. LIHEAP is a federally funded grant and not a loan, the money does not have to be paid back. Contact PP&L or UGI for more informaiton and assistance with with program
	Energy Star Energy Star appliances use 10 to 50 percent less energy and water than standard models. Be sure to read the "EnergyGuide" or ask your appliance dealer to ensure the appliance meets the federal government standards for "Energy Star" compliance.
	Water You can reduce the water consumption by up to 25 percent just by taking a gew simple steps both inside and outside the home. Check for leaking faucets, leaking irrigation systems and leaking toilets. Use a broom, not a hose, turn the tap off when brushing, only use appliance such as a washer and a dishwasher when full. Some Facts Each load of laundry required bout 50 gallons or more, the average dishwasher requires at least 15 gallons, a five miute shower uses 25-50 gallons, a tiolet flush requires 5 to 7 gallons and the average faucet runs at a rate of 3 to 5 gallons per minute. In places where the sewer bill is guaged from the water bill, you'd be saving on both bills just by taking a few extra steps to conserve your water usage.
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