Municipal Energy Audit Release

New Jersey Board of Public Utilities PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release: Contact: January 12, 2009 Doyal Siddell 973-468-8515 Gayle Nowak 978-525-3742 TMNEW JERSEY’S CLEAN ENERGY PROGRAM HELPS RESIDENTS SAVE ENERGY AND MONEY THIS WINTER (NEWARK, NJ) – With energy prices rising across the nation, the economy struggling and temperatures dropping, reducing monthly bills has never been more important. The New Jersey Board TMof Public Utilities (BPU) and New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program offer tips on how New Jersey residents can reduce their energy usage to lower utility bills and minimize environmental impact. “There are steps New Jerseyans can take right now to keep energy costs under control,” said BPU President Jeanne M. Fox. “From seasonal tips to product rebates and whole-house energy solutions, New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program provides the resources that we need to invest in our energy future and become a part of Governor Corzine’s goal of reducing the state’s overall energy use 20 percent by 2020.” Following are 10 simple ways to save energy at home: ®1. Use a programmable thermostat. An ENERGY STAR qualified, programmable thermostat regulates cooling and heating systems. Programmable thermostats automatically reduce the temperature during the times residents are at work and bring it back to the preferred level about half an hour before their scheduled return. That way, residents ...