More Than 100 Ways To Improve Your Electric Bill
Take Advantage of Federal
Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency ImprovementsThrough 2016, federal tax credits are available (for existing homes and new construction) for geothermal heat pumps, solar panels, solar water heaters, small wind energy systems, and
fuel cells at 30 percent of the cost, with no upper limit, except that the tax credit for fuel cells is
capped at $1,000 per kilowatt of power capacity. More information about the federal energy
efficiency tax credits can be found at www.energystar.gov or www.irs.gov.
More Than 100 Ways To Improve Your Electric Bill
The way you use electricity at home offers great opportunities for using energy wisely. For example,did you know that you can reduce your electricity usage for lighting by 75 percent just by replac-
ing your incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs or Light Emitting Diode (LED)
lamps? Or, that you can reduce your cooling bill by 2 percent just by raising your thermostat by 1
degree in the summer? Likewise, in the winter, lowering your thermostat by only 1 degree can
reduce heating bills by 3 percent.
These are just three ways you can save energy and money! This booklet offers you more than
100 ways to improve your electric bill by saving energy in the major areas of home heating,
cooling, lighting, cooking, dishwashing, water heating, clothes washing, clothes drying, and
refrigeration.
These simple, low- or no-cost tips can assist you in making your energy decisions and in gain-
ing greater control over your electric bill. By fol-lowing these tips, you also will improve the com-fort and convenience of your home. And you’ll help to protect the environment by using energy
wisely.
Please read the booklet carefully and take advantage of the tips when and where you can.
Even more, remember that many energy compa-nies offer advice and assistance in each of these areas. These companies can do on-site energy audits, offer incentives on efficient appliances,
conduct Internet-based home energy audits, or provide information on using electricity more
efficiently in your home. Call or e-mail your local energy company to find out more!
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