Save Money on Energy . Home Energy Toolkit
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(October 2, 2009 – Newark, NJ) – Autumn has arrived and even though your heat may still be off, making a few changes around your home now can help lower energy costs when the weather turns even colder.
Some ideas to consider:
• Visit PSE&G’s Home Energy Toolkit at www.pseg.com/toolkit. The toolkit is full of ideas to help save energy and money on home appliances and heating systems.
• Have your heating system checked by PSE&G or another certified professional.
• Clean or replace the furnace filter on warm air heating systems.
• Check for sufficient water levels in the sight glass for hot water and steam heating systems. This will ensure maximum efficiency from your heating system.
• Install low-flow shower heads and take a shower instead of a bath. This can save water as well as the gas used to heat the water. Install water restrictors on your kitchen and bathroom faucets.
• Install compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). They last about 10,000 hours – 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs – and use 60-75 percent less electricity.
Keep your family safe:
• Be cautious when using space heaters. Read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions and heed warning labels. Be sure all members of the household understand how to operate space heaters safely.
• Never use a gas oven or range to heat a room. The appliance will deplete oxygen from the air, causing asphyxiation or deadly carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Get carbon monoxide monitors for your home. Make sure they work properly and keep the batteries fresh. If a monitor goes off, get out of your house. Call your gas company or fire department.
If your budget permits:
• Install (or have installed) a programmable thermostat that you can set to automatically lower room temperatures when rooms are not in use and at bedtime if health conditions permit.
• Install ceiling fans. They’ll promote heating efficiency in winter (and cool you off in the summer).
• Consider replacing older windows with newer, more efficient models.
For more energy saving tips, visit www.pseg.com/saveenergy to request a free Energy Savers brochure, and learn about a variety of payment options to help manage energy costs.
Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) is New Jersey’s oldest and largest regulated gas and electric delivery utility, serving nearly three-quarters of the state’s population. PSE&G is the winner of the ReliabilityOne Award for superior electric system reliability. PSE&G is a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (PSEG) (NYSE:PEG), a diversified energy company (www.pseg.com).
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