Energy Efficiency
The cleanest electron is the one which is never generated. In March 2004, the WPPSEF became certified as an Energy Star utilities member and is in the process of expanding its involvement with the program to promote energy efficiency. Improving energy usage in our homes and workplace can immediately reduce energy costs while having other positive environmental benefits.
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Alliance to Save Energy. The Alliance to Save Energy promotes energy efficiency worldwide to achieve a healthier economy, a cleaner environment, and greater energy security. Energy efficiency is the quickest, cheapest, cleanest way to extend our world's energy supplies.
Allegheny Power Watt Watchers. The Allegheny Power Watt Watchers is the new online extension of Allegheny Power's Customer Service Center and your source for important information about electricity and natural gas. Find out about educational programs, safety and conservation issues, and brochures on bill payment options, service requirements, and other topics. Allegheny Power is committed to providing quality customer service and keeping its customers informed and educated.
ENERGYguide is your unbiased guide to the myriad of energy options that are now available to you, thanks to energy deregulation. With ENERGYguide, you will learn how to lower your energy bills, through selecting a new supplier, replacing equipment in your home or business, or changing the way you use energy. You will also learn how your choices impact the environment.
ENERGY STAR - http://www.energystar.gov/
Energy Savers is a booklet containing tips on saving energy and money at home. It includes such topics as your home's energy use, insulation and weatherization, heating and cooling, water heating, windows, landscaping, lighting, appliances, major appliance shopping guide, and source list.
Keystone HELP - Pennsylvania's special low rate, low payment financing program for energy efficiency home improvements.
PA Home Energy - a program of the West Penn Power Sustainable Energy Fund that is focused on assisting Pennsylvania consumers to reduce their home energy use while improving their overall home performance. If you own a home or are building or buying new, learn what you can do to reduce your energy use and save money.
Weatherization & Intergovernmental Program works with communities, businesses, manufacturers, and consumers to facilitate the adoption of energy-efficient technologies and policies.
