Did you ever wonder why your electric bill is so high month after month?
The Tolland Public Library has plug-in electric meters that can be taken out on loan, similar to a book. The ‘Kill-A-Watt’ electric meters were donated by the Tolland Energy Task Force for use by residents to help reduce their electric bills. To help make energy use calculations more simple, click here to download the TETF Kill a Watt Spreadsheet (xls file).
Tolland is a 20% by 2010 Community; Want to help Tolland earn a FREE Solar Array? Click here for details!
Why should I sign up for Clean Energy?
When you sign up for the CTClean Energy Options SM program, the lights will still go on and your appliances will work just the same as they always have. The only difference is that you will be helping to support cleaner air, a healthier community, and true energy independence. For more information on this program, please visit http://www.ctcleanenergy.com/
Act now and there’s a SPECIAL BONUS:
For every 100 customers who sign up for CTClean Energy Options SM, our town will receive a FREE 1kW solar energy system from the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund! Final out about clean energy in our town at Communities – Tolland or call (860) 563-0015
Click here for information on Tolland’s commitment to the CT Clean Energy Fund’s 20% by 2010 campaign.
Click to download the Home Energy Resource Sheet from Clean Water Action Connecticut
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Save energy and reduce your energy bills by doing the following:
- Replace all of your incandescent light bulbs with Compact Fluorescent Light (CFLs) bulbs. CFLs use 2/3 less energy and last up to 10 times longer!
- Turn off everything not in use: lights, TVs, computers, etc.
- Unplug appliances, cell phones, TVs, hairdryer, etc. when not in use.
- Check the furnace or air conditioner filter each month, and clean or replace it as needed. Dirty filters block air flow through your heating and cooling systems, increasing your energy bill and shortening your equipment’s life.
- During hot months, keep window coverings closed on the south, east, and west windows. In the winter, let the sun in.
- Glass fireplace doors help stop heat from being lost up the chimney. Also, close the fireplace damper when not in use.
- Activate ‘sleep’ features on computers and office equipment that power down when not in use (saves $37/month!).
- Lower the temperature on your water heater.
- Install a programmable thermostat.
- Seal and weather-strip your windows and doors to ensure you are not wasting energy on heat or air conditioning that escapes through leaks.
- Wrap your water tank with an insulation wrap. Do annual furnace tune-ups.
- Purchase EnergyStar products when replacing old appliances, TVs, furnaces, cell phones, etc.
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Did you ever wonder why your electric bill is so high month after month? 
