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Featuring low-cost, simple things you can do to
make your home more energy efficient, helping
you to save money on heating and utility bills.
Seminars will be offered throughout the day.
Representatives from a variety of industries
will be available. Municipal, state and federal
agencies will be on hand to answer questions
about home improvement, heating and other
assistance for which you may be eligible. Learn
great helpful tips from the most knowledgeable
folks on these issues.
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Featured
Energy Saving Tips
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Lighting - "ENERGY STAR lighting
products consume an average of 75% less energy
and last up to 10 times longer than traditional
light bulbs. By installing energy efficient,
compact fluorescent lights in your home, you
save energy and money on your electric bill and
help the environment." |
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Companies can reduce their
expenses and energy use by invoicing
electronically, thus reducing paperwork and
printing expenses. |
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CRICC / U.S. Chamber |
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Did you know... National Grid "offers
incentives and support to help you build an
ENERGY STAR® qualified home in Rhode
Island. ENERGY STAR® homes are
independently verified to be at least 15 percent
more energy efficient than the standard. These
homes are nationally recognized for their
greater value, lower operating costs, and
increased durability, comfort, and safety."
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Use ceiling fans to reduce
air-conditioning costs. |
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CRICC / U.S. Chamber |
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Clothes Washers - "Purchase a
qualifying ENERGY STAR clothes washer, and we'll
give you a $50 rebate check." |
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Central Air
Conditioning and Heat Pumps -
"Our COOL
SMART program offers a mail-in rebate of $300 to
$500 for qualifying ENERGY STAR central air
conditioning systems and a Quality Installation
Verification (QIV) service." |
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Reduce your hot water heater
temperature by 2 degrees and insulate the tank. |
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CRICC / U.S. Chamber |
Heating
Systems - "ENERGY STAR
boilers use about 10% less energy than a
standard boiler. We offer rebates up to $200 for
heating equipment that meets program guidelines
and meets or exceeds the following Annual Fuel
Usage Efficiency (AFUE) ratings:
- Forced Hot Water Boilers: 85% AFUE rating
- Steam Boilers: 82% AFUE rating
- Warm Air Furnaces*: 85% AFUE rating
* Warm air furnace must be equipped with
Electronic Commutated Motor (ECM) or equivalent
advanced furnace fan system.
The rebates are not always available and amounts
may vary." |
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ENERGY STAR® Products
"National Grid is working with the Environmental
Protection Agency and the Department of Energy
to promote the ENERGY STAR label, the symbol for
energy efficiency. Look for it when you purchase
a new appliance and you'll save energy, money on
your energy bill, and help reduce air pollution.
For more information, visit
myenergystar.com
or call 1-877-886-2539. You can also visit the
national
ENERGY STAR
website."
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Top 10 Electricity Energy Savings Tips
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More Energy Saving Tips to come... |
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