NEWARK, N.J., Nov. 16, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- PSE&G knows
that small business owners face unique challenges, especially in a
difficult economy. The utility offers tips for managing energy
usage and controlling costs.
Some ideas to consider:
- Switch to compact fluorescent light bulbs – CFLs. They use 75
percent less electricity and burn more coolly than regular
bulbs.
- Retrofit T12 lights with magnetic ballasts to T8 lights with
electronic ballasts.
- Install motion detectors to control lighting in areas that
aren't occupied all the time, like restrooms, conference rooms and
break rooms.
- Lower your thermostat and save. For every degree you lower the
thermostat, you can save 3 percent on your heating bill.
- Install electronic time clocks or setback-programmable
thermostats.
- Clean condenser coils on a regular basis. Replace air filters
and check ducts and pipe insulation for damage.
- Make sure you have good door seals on refrigerated display
cases. A bad seal can allow cold air to escape and waste energy by
increasing the run time.
Even small steps can save energy:
- Turn off lights and office equipment at night and on weekends.
If you can't turn off the whole computer, turn off the monitor and
printer. Electronic devices draw power even when they're in standby
mode.
- When you're buying computers, monitors, printers, fax machines
and copiers, consider ENERGY STAR models that power down when
they're not being used.
To view demonstrations of how to save money in your small
business, visit PSEG's YouTube channel at
www.youtube.com/psegvideo. We encourage you to share the
information with colleagues and friends. And for additional
ways to save energy and money, visit www.pseg.com/saveenergy.
Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) is
New Jersey's oldest and largest
regulated gas and electric delivery utility, serving nearly
three-quarters of the state's population. PSE&G is the
winner of the ReliabilityOne Award for superior electric system
reliability. PSE&G is a subsidiary of Public Service
Enterprise Group Incorporated (PSEG) (NYSE: PEG), a diversified
energy company (www.pseg.com).
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SOURCE Public Service Electric & Gas Company (PSE&G)