On April 20-22, over 11,600 CFLs will be delivered to Preston Residents
Saving more than 385,000 kWh annually
Enough electricity saved annually to serve nearly 50 Preston households.
Lifetime CO2 reduction of over 3,000 tons
Same environmental benefit as planting 1,200 acres of trees
More ways to save!
CFL Information
Compact fluorescent lamps replace standard incandescent bulbs but use only a quarter of the energy and can last up to 10 times longer. CFLs are essentially smaller versions of the fluorescent lamps that provide energy-efficient light for schools, offices, stores, and factories for years.
There are a wide variety of CFLs designed to replace regular incandescent bulbs in almost any fixture. They come in various sizes and shapes including globes, floods, and candelabra.
If you changed most of the bulbs in your home to compact fluorescent light bulbs, you could save $110 annually in electricity costs and provide the same environmental benefits as not driving a car over 2,500 miles.
If every household in Preston changed their light bulbs to CFLs, Preston could save $68,154 annually in electricity costs and provide the same environmental benefits as not driving a car over 1.5 million miles. Same light for a whole lot less money!
Sometimes CFLs are too large to fit under the harp of lamp fixtures. Harp adapters or extenders can easily be installed on lamp fixtures to create more space for CFLs to fit properly. Harp adapters are available for free from Preston Public Utilities.
ENERGY STAR® Appliances Information
The Department of Energy estimates that if only one in ten homes were to purchase ENERGY STAR-labeled appliances, the change to our atmosphere would be like planting 1.7 million new acres of trees, every year. And if all consumers purchased ENERGY STAR-qualified appliances, consumers would save almost $5 billion in energy costs over the next 15 years.
Appliances that have earned the ENERGY STAR label meet strict energy efficiency criteria without sacrificing performance. They're made to fit the style of your home with state-of-the-art designs and premium features. Choosing an ENERGY STAR-labeled appliance has never been easier. Preston Public Utilities can help you identify qualifying models, point out savings advantages and even provide you with rebates to lower your initial cost of purchase.
ENERGY STAR Electronics Information
Did you know that home electronic devices use energy to power features like clock displays and remote controls even when they’re off?
In the average home, 40% of all electricity used to power home electronics is consumed while the products are turned off to power features like clock displays and remote controls. Those that have earned the ENERGY STAR use as much as 50% less energy to perform these functions, while providing the same performance at the same price as less-efficient models. Less energy means you pay less on your energy bill.
The typical household has 20 to 40 electronic devices that use standby power at the same time. Although each device uses a relatively small amount of electricity, their combined energy usage represents, on average, 10% of household electricity consumption – the equivalent of operating a second refrigerator! Households spend about $100 per year to power devices while they are in this standby mode.
Recycling Information
Is your old TV serving as a coffee table while your retired computer is doubling as a plant stand? And with new technology introduced every day (more powerful computers, HDTVs, and combination wireless phone and internet), do you wonder just how many plant stands and coffee tables you have room for?
You're not alone. That's why the US Environmental Protection Agency has launched the "Plug-In to eCycling" campaign to get the word out about opportunities to reuse and recycle your old computers, TVs, and cell phones. And Americans are plugging-in to eCycling all over the country!
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