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| To save as much as hundreds of dollars a year on electricity make certain that any new appliances you purchase, especially air conditioners and furnaces, are energy-efficient. Information on the energy efficiency of major appliances is found on Energy Guide Labels required by federal law and often can be found at the website of your West End utility company. Check with your electric utility to learn if it has a program to help reduce the costs of any appliance purchases. Compare companies and connect your West End utilities online. |
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| To save money with your West End utility company, check your bill to see if you have optional services that you don't really need or use. Each option you drop could save you $40 or more each year. |
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| Electricity generated by fossil fuels for a single home puts more carbon dioxide into the air than two average cars. By using a few inexpensive energy-efficient measures with the West End utility company, you can reduce your energy bills by 10% to 50% and, at the same time, help reduce air pollution. Connecting your utilities online conserves your time and energy. |
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| Reduce hot water temperature and save on your West End utility company bill. Set your water heater to the "normal" setting or 120º, unless the owner's manual for your dishwasher requires a higher setting. Savings are 7-11% of water heating costs. Reduce the amount of time and connect West End utilities online |
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| Replace or clean furnace filters once a month to save money with your West End utility company. Dirty filters restrict airflow and increase energy use. Keep you furnace clean, lubricated and properly adjusted. Savings up to 5% of heating costs. Connect West End utilities online. |
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| Choose Energy Star® appliances and electronics to save money with your West End utility company. When buying new appliances, choose Energy Star®-certified models. For example, a new Energy Star®-refrigerator uses about 20% less energy than a standard new refrigerators, and 46% less than one made in 1980. A new Energy Star® clothes washer uses nearly 50% less energy than a standard washer. Connect West End utilities online. |
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| To understand the price charged annually you’ll need to know how much electricity you use throughout the year. Connect West End utilities online. Your “usage profile” shows how much electricity you use. Ask your West End utility company for a copy of your “usage profile.” Studying it will give you an idea of how much energy you use and when |
