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New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Winter Energy Savings Tips to Save Energy, Save Money, and Protect the Environment
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
Winter Energy Savings Tips to Save Energy, Save Money, and Protect the Environment
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities• The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) is a state agency
and regulatory authority mandated to ensure safe, adequate, and proper utility services at reasonable rates for New Jersey customers.
• Critical services regulated by the BPU include natural gas, electricity, water, wastewater, telecommunications and cable television.
• The Board has general oversight responsibility for monitoring utility service, responding to consumer complaints, and investigating utility accidents.
www.bpu.state.nj.us
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New Jersey’s Clean Energy ProgramTM
• Statewide clean energy initiative, administered by the NJ Board of Public Utilities, provides information and financial incentives to help New Jersey residents, businesses, and communities reduce their energy use, lower costs, and protect the environment.
• Provides approximately $140 million a year in financial incentives and rebates for energy efficient and renewable energy technologies.
www.NJCleanEnergy.com
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WINTER ENERGY SAVINGS
USING THESE TIPS CAN SAVE YOU UP TO 30% ON YOUR ENERGY BILLS!
Lower Your Thermostat
• 68° when at home• 60° when out or sleeping• You will save 3% for every degree you lower your thermostat • Overall cost savings can be as high as 12%• Also consider installing a programmable thermostat
Energy Savings Tip #1
Weatherize
• Reduce air leaks with caulking and weatherstripping• Seal holes and cracks around windows, doors, light fixtures,
and walls• Cost savings can be 10% or more• Also consider buying a weatherization kit
Energy Savings Tip #2
Reduce hot water usage
• Lower water heater from 150° to 120°• Wash your clothes in cold water• Take a short shower instead of a bath• Cost savings can be up to 16%
Energy Savings Tip #3
Keep warm air in
• Close vents and registers in unused rooms• Close doors unless there is a major common return duct• Make sure all storm windows are in place and closed
Energy Savings Tip #4
Take a Home Energy Analysis:
• Take a customized energy audit online at NJCleanEnergy.com• Identifies appliances that use the most energy• Offers tips, rebates, and incentives on equipment, appliances,
and lighting
• The Home Energy Analysis is free!
Energy Savings Tip #5
Analyze your home’s energy use and find out:
Which appliances use the most energy.
Where your home energy usage stands versus other homes in New Jersey.
Home Energy Analysis
www.NJCleanEnergy.com (online) 866-657-6278 (printed version)
WARMAdvantage Program• The time is right to
purchase energy-efficient heating equipment
• Rebates are available for up to $400 for customers who buy energy-efficient gas furnaces and boilers
REBATES
You could find $217 hiding in your house this winter!
• Purchase a special value Energy Cost Cutter Kit
• Kit items will help lower your energy consumption
• Includes valuable conservation tips
Energy Cost Cutter Kit
Save money and energy in your home with:ENERGY STAR®appliances and lightingHome Performance with ENERGY STAR®
ENERGY STAR
Home Performancewith ENERGY STAR®
BPI-certified contractors can help you:• Save up to 30% on energy costs• Increase the comfort, safety, and durability of your home• Identify sources of wasted energy• Make money-saving improvements
– Low-interest (5.99%) financing available
Home Performance
It’s the bright thing to do...compact fluorescent light bulbs that earn the ENERGY STAR®:
--Last 6 to 10 times longer than standard bulbs--Use two-thirds less energy--Save at least $30 in energy costs over the lifetime of a single bulb
Take the Change a Light Pledge at NJCleanEnergy.com and pledge to change at least one bulb to an ENERGY STAR qualified CFL bulb.
Change A Light
Winter Termination Program
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Lifeline Program
Comfort Partners Program
New Jersey Statewide Heating Assistance and
Referral Energy Service, Inc. - NJSHARES
Universal Service Fund (USF) Program
Energy Assistance Programs
CleanPower Choice ProgramSM
•A simple way to support electricity from clean, renewable energy sources
•Clean power that’s good for the environment and good for New Jersey
•About $6 to $9 extra a month
www.NJCleanPower.com
www.bpu.state.nj.uswww.energystar.gov
or call 1-888-STAR-YES
Thank you, Speaker’s Bureau Sponsors:Frost King-Thermwell Products. Inc. of Mahwah, N.J. www.frostking.com
Philips Lighting, Inc. of Somerset, N.J. www.lighting.philips.com
PSE&G: 1-888-773-8326Elizabethtown Gas: 1-800-221-0364Jersey Central Power & Light: 1-800-207-9276NJ Natural Gas: 1-800-221-0051, press 3, then 4, then 2Atlantic City Electric: 1-800-280-0254South Jersey Gas: 1-800-648-0138Rockland Electric: 1-800-231-0427
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