Conserving Energy for When it Really Matters

With spring just around the corner, this is a perfect time to assess your home’s energy consumption. As we transition from one season to the next, the adjustment period could cause excess energy loss to occur. However, there are several things you can do to prevent this – and save money.

Home Energy Audits

Energize CT offers assessments that will:

• Pinpoint where your house is losing energy
• Determine if your heating and cooling systems are operating efficiently
• Show you ways to save energy and make your home more comfortable
• Identify improvements that will save you the most money

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CL&P also offers the following In-Home services:

• Core Services: A CL&P authorized contractor performs a variety of energy efficiency measures right in your home.
• Income-Eligible Program: Provides eligible renters and homeowners ways to make their homes energy efficient and reduce their bill.
• Home Performance Service: Assistance with major upgrades and custom measures.

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Recommendations on How to Save

In addition to providing financial assistance programs, Eversource (formerly known as CL&P) has tips on how to use appliances, electronics, refrigerators and freezers and lighting in a way that will help keep your home comfortable while saving money and energy all year long.

• Did you know that as much as 8 percent of your electric bill may be due to power electronic devices you believed were off? Many home electronics such as computers, cable TV boxes, and televisions continue using power even when they are turned off. Plug these electronics into power strips and turn the strips off when the equipment is not in use.
• A full freezer/refrigerator actually uses less electricity. If necessary, stock the empty space with filled plastic water bottles.
• Well thought out plantings can cut your summer cooling and winter heating costs dramatically. For summer shading, plant trees on the south and west sides of your home. Prune off lower branches as the trees get taller, so the lower winter sun can shine under and help warm the house. Also, don’t use evergreens. They also shade the house all winter.
• An easy way to manage energy costs and save money year round is to turn your water heater down to 120 degrees. If you have children in your home, this is also an important safety measure.

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Insulation Services

It’s important to ensure that your home is well-insulated to keep it warm when you need it to be, and cool when you want it to be. See the list below for insulation companies in Connecticut who can help:

1. Quality Insulation of Eastern CT
2. Anchor Insulation
3. Green Comfort Home Energy Solutions
4. Ecologic Energy Solutions
5. Superior Spray Foam Insulation LLC
6. US Insulation Corp.
7. Dr. Energy Saver of Connecticut
8. EcoSmart