Energy Saving Outlet

02/10/2011

New Energy Law: Phasing Out Incandescent Light Bulbs

More efficient lighting will be mandated starting in 2012, so you can kiss Edison's invention goodbye.

11/11/2010

Check Out The Green Brook Fire Department Halogen Torchiere Fire Demonstration

10/26/2010

Come Join Us for Our 1st Annual Food Drive & Torchiere Turn-In Event

10/05/2010

U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu and Council of Environmental Quality (CEQ) Chair Nancy Sutley today announced plans to install solar panels and a solar hot water heater on the roof of the White House Residence. These two solar installations will be part of a Department of Energy demonstration proje...

10/05/2010

Tip of the Day:
Put CFLs in hard-to-reach fixtures. You won't have to replace them for 7 years or more! While they might cost more initially, you can save up to $80 a year by switching to CFLs throughout the house & about $30 or more in electricity costs over each's bulb's lifetime. By changing just five lightbulbs you can save about $150!!!

10/05/2010

One of the best ways to save money quickly and effortlessly is to install an ENERGY STAR® qualified thermostat that pays for itself in less than the first year.

10/04/2010

As of October 1, Somerset County will expand its curbside program to accept all plastic bottles and containers that are marked #1 through #7. Number designations are on the bottom of bottles and containers. Acceptable plastic bottles and containers within the #1 through #7 range include water, soda,...

09/29/2010

Energy Efficient Lighting Makes A Difference!!

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09/29/2010

Tip of the Day:
THERE IS NOT JUST ONE PRICE TAG ON AN APPLIANCE - THERE ARE TWO. The first is the price to buy it and the second is the price you pay for the energy to run it. You may be spending more than you think. Over the lifetime of an appliance, you may spend much more money to run it than it cost to buy it!! Make sure to look at the EnergyGuide label to compare energy operating costs.