In addition to educational programs and resources for residential and business customers, we have developed a list of tips to assist our customers in using energy wisely. We also encourage customers to upgrade to the most energy-efficient technologies wherever possible.

ENERGY STAR qualified products perform as well or better than standard equipment, they simply help you maintain comfort and convenience while consuming less energy. By purchasing ENERGY STAR qualified products, you will not sacrifice any performance features. To find ENERGY STAR products, check with your local retailers. You can also visit www.energystar.gov to learn more.

Not necessarily. While some do have higher up-front costs, energy efficient products cost less to operate over the product's lifetime and offer better day-to-day performance, as well. So, it's important to compare the price of the product with what you will save on your monthly energy bill.

State-of-the-art advancements in products such as insulation, windows, appliances, air conditioning, furnaces and lighting provide better quality energy services while using less energy. They also eliminate waste while providing comfort and convenience with less pollution and cost savings as well.

Being energy efficient means being smart about how we use energy in order to extend our supply, and benefit our economy, environment and quality-of-life. Whether you're a resident or a business, energy-efficiency solutions can reduce energy bills by 20 to 30% — and help save the environment, too.