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Main BEC Energy Tips Page

On January 1, 2008 BEC began a new Energy Efficiency Program check it out.

See BEC's Quick Tips for Energy Savings (Note: This is the best source if you have a low-speed internet connection) Here's what you'll find: No Cost Considerations, Low Cost Considerations (with big pay backs), Other Energy Considerations, Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency, and Links to Other  Internet Resources
   
For more OFF-LINE tips we'll send you a free Guide to Cost-Cutting Conservation Measures booklet.
Plus, the Home Energy Audit Tool is an easy online way to find where you can save energy. It produces a report based on information you enter. It uses climate data for your zip code area - give it a try.
Touchstone Energy Efficient House interact energy tips. There are many things you can do in your home to make it more energy efficient. Take the BEC Touchstone Energy Home tour to find ways to save energy.
   
Light Bulb Energy Saver Calculator Switching from regular incandescent light bulbs to compact fluorescents can help make your home more energy efficient and save money. Find out how much you can save by using the Touchstone Energy Light Bulb calculator.
   
The Touchstone Energy Kids Zone, a cool place where you can learn about electricity, energy savings and electrical safety.
   
CFL Charlie "Lights Out" game (This is a fun little program that you can download to your computer and play with the kids. It is a Flash file called "CFLcharlie" once it is on your computer find the file and click on it to start the game.) The CFL Charlie "Lights Out" game helps people (and kids!) learn how to replace light bulbs with CFL bulbs and to turn off lights, computer, and TVs when not in use to conserve energy.
   

 

 

 

 

 

 

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