Summer Saver Rewards

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The Summer Saver Rewards program asked Connecticut residents to reduce their electricity consumption by at least 10 percent this summer, July through September, compared to July through September of 2006.

	Reductions of 10 percent or more but less than15 percent qualified for a 10 percent credit on the generation service charges
	Reductions of 15 percent or more but less than 20 percent qualified for a 15 percent credit on the generation service charges
	Reductions of 20 percent or greater qualified for a 20 percent credit on the generation service charges

When will I receive my credit?
If you qualified, your credit will appear in your November bill.

Who was eligible for the Summer Saver Rewards program?
All Connecticut Light and Power and United Illuminating residential and commercial customers with continuous service from July 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007 were eligible.

What are the calculation periods for the program?
Energy use for July 1, 2006 through September 30, 2006 was compared to energy use for July 1, 2007 through September 30, 2007.

Will the credit be calculated on the entire bill?
No, per legislation, the credit was calculated on the billed generation charge only.

Where is the money to provide the credits coming from?
This program is funded through the Combined Public Benefits Charge on CL&P bills.

Why is everyone now eligible even though they never enrolled in the program?
In its October 10, 2007 final decision, the Department of Public Utility Control permitted all customers, not just those who had enrolled, to be eligible for the Summer Saver credit.

What can I do to reduce my energy consumption even more?
We encourage you to use energy wisely year-round. Here are just a few energy-efficiency tips:

	Lower your home's thermostat in winter... to 68 degrees and raise it in summer to 78 degrees. Or install a programmable thermostat to make the adjustment for you automatically. You could save 10 to 15 percent on your heating and cooling costs.
	Look for the ENERGY STARŪ label... when you buy lighting, appliances, electronics, and heating and cooling equipment. The energy bill savings will more than pay for the extra cost of the products over their lifetime.
	Replace incandescent light bulbs... with compact fluorescents (CFLs) that last 10 times longer. Changing just one 100-watt bulb to a CFL can save you more than $90 per light on electric bills over the bulb's lifetime.
	Check that your fridge door is airtight... by closing a dollar bill halfway in the door. If you can pull the bill out easily, you may need to replace the seal. Your refrigerator accounts for up to 25 percent of your electric bill.
	Check for drafts around windows and doors... and apply caulk or install weather-stripping. Install foam gaskets behind outlet covers. You can save up to 10 percent of heating or cooling costs by insulating and sealing ducts.

For more energy-efficiency tips, please visit www.cl-p.com. We encourage all customers to use energy wisely year-round by participating in Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund programs. For more information regarding energy-saving programs, call 1-877-WISE-USE (1-877-947-3873) or visit www.CTEnergyInfo.com.