Why switch from incandescent bulbs to compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs?

• CFLs use 75% less electricity than an incandescent bulb to produce the same amount of light
• CFLs last up to 10 times longer than an incandescent bulb
• CFLs produce 75% less heat than an incandescent bulb - therefore reduces cooling costs
• CFLs save $30 or more in electricity costs over the lifetime of the bulb
• Lighting can account for 20% of your total household electricity
• In the US, Incandescent lights will begin being phased out in 2012

Your electric provider is offering two options to participate in the CFL Program!

Free CFLs NINE (9) FREE CFL bulbs (60 watt equivalent) Submit Your Request

CFL Rebate Purchase your own CFL bulbs and receive $1 rebate per bulb (Limit 12) Download Rebate Application

CFLs use 75% less electricity than an incandescent bulb to produce the same amount of light   CFLs last up to 10 times longer than an incandescent bulb   CFLs produce 75% less heat than an incandescent bulb - therefore reduces cooling costs   CFLs save $30 or more in electricity costs over the lifetime of the bulb   20% of residential electricity costs is for lighting   ENERGY STAR® qualified CFL's must meet strict energy efficiency and performance requirements.

Your electric utility is offering rebates on the initial purchase of each ENERGY STAR® bulb:

$1 Rebate per Bulb (Limit 12)

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In an average home, 75% of the electricity utilized for electronics and appliances (computers, televisions, microwaves, DVD players) is consumed while they are turned off.   Depending upon the brand selected, the smart power strip will either automatically stop the draw of energy for all peripheral devices when it has detected that the primary device has gone into sleep or standby mode or, on some models - when the primary device is turned off. It also has a feature that allows you to plug additional devices into specific outlets that require power at all times (alarm clock, DVR, cordless phone/answering machines).   Power surge, line noise filtering and telephone jack protection is also incorporated into the smart power strips.

Start today by reducing your "phantom" electricity costs by purchasing a smart power strip and your electric utility will give you:

$10 Rebate (Limit 2)

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Is your clothes washer over 10 years old? Save an average of $135 annually on your energy costs by replacing it with an energy efficient ENERGY STAR® washer.   ENERGY STAR® washers include some of the latest technology to reduce energy and water consumption by over 40%, in comparison to older models. The highly efficient motors spin clothes two to three times faster to extract more water. (Less water in the clothes also results in less energy drying them in the dryer).   Must have a ELECTRIC water heater to qualify.   Replacement washer must be a CEE Tier 2 or Tier 3, click here to see if it qualifies.

Your electric utility is offering rebates on the replacement of an old washer with an ENERGY STAR® clothes washer:

$50 Rebate (Limit 1)

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(CEE is the Consortium for Energy Efficiency, an industry leader in the accurate reflection of energy efficiency levels of lighting and appliances)

Energy Optimization is pleased to offer you Energy Depot®, a new set of online tools and resources to help you better understand and manage your home energy use and costs. Energy Depot is your one-stop resource for energy information and it's available free. You can use Energy Depot to: Receive a personalized energy profile with an estimate of your energy costs for each home energy system/appliance (Choose from the comprehensive Full Profile or the shorter EZ Profile) Learn specific things you can do to reduce energy use and how much money you can save Complete a do-it-yourself home energy audit and receive your report online Quickly estimate the annual energy use and cost of home energy systems and appliances with the Energy Calculator Compare your existing heating and cooling system, or water heater, to a range of new systems, or compare two new systems to each other. Determine how soon you can pay for your new system through energy savings. Use the Energy Library to answer your energy questions And More... To get started with Energy Depot, just click click this link!

Energy Optimization is pleased to offer you Energy Depot®, a new set of online tools and resources to help you better understand and manage your home energy use and costs. Energy Depot is your one-stop resource for energy information and it's available free. You can use Energy Depot to: Receive a personalized energy profile with an estimate of your energy costs for each home energy system/appliance (Choose from the comprehensive Full Profile or the shorter EZ Profile) Learn specific things you can do to reduce energy use and how much money you can save Complete a do-it-yourself home energy audit and receive your report online Quickly estimate the annual energy use and cost of home energy systems and appliances with the Energy Calculator Compare your existing heating and cooling system, or water heater, to a range of new systems, or compare two new systems to each other. Determine how soon you can pay for your new system through energy savings. Use the Energy Library to answer your energy questions And More...

Complete this Full Profile Online Energy Audit and you will receive a FREE energy savings kit.

To get started with Energy Depot, just click this link!

Chances are that old, secondary refrigerator or freezer running in your garage or basement is also running up your electric bill. That's because these older inefficient appliances can use three times as much energy as newer models, which can add up on your electric bill. But now there's an easy solution! We'll pick up your older working appliance for free and you'll pick up $30 in cash when you recycle it. So do something good for yourself, good for the environment, and lower your energy bills, too.


For recycling an old refrigerator or freezer we are offering

$30 Rebate

Click here to schedule your pickup!

Download Forms: C&I Form (PDF) C&I Form (Excel)

Prescriptive Commercial and industrial customers can participate in Prescriptive programs that provide incentives for the installation of energy efficient products and equipment. Prescriptive programs provide a "one-for-one" incentive for the replacement or retrofit of high efficiency equipment. Specifications for the eligible equipment for this program are identified in the (lighting and non-lighting) applications below. Eligible items include: High Efficiency Lighting Replacing incandescent lighting with CFLs Replacing high bay metal halide, mercury vapor and high pressure sodium fixtures with T8 and T8 fixtures High efficiency T8 lighting in office applications Installing motion sensors Non-Lighting Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Motors/Fans/Pumps/Drives Water Heaters Refrigeration Food Service Equipment Controls And much more!

Custom
The Custom program provides incentives for the installation of innovative and unique energy efficient equipment. This allows for incentives that may not fit into the standard "prescriptive" model and more appropriately meets the needs of the customer's specific operations and processes. Incentive dollar amounts are based upon the annual per kilowatt hour (kWh) forecasted reduction at the time of project pre-approval.

In order to qualify for incentives within the Commercial and Industrial Programs applicants MUST obtain written approval prior to any installations. Please call 1-877-296-4319 or email EnergyOptimization@FranklinEnergy.com for pre-approval.

The Energy Efficiency Assistance Program provides weatherization products and services to residential customers in need. The program qualifications are based upon the federal income guidelines published by the US Department of Energy weatherization program (applicants must meet the household income levels established, which are currently 200% of poverty level or below). The following energy efficiency products and installation services may be available through approved weatherization agencies and subcontractors in your community: Compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs Refrigerator replacement (eligibility based upon on-site testing results) Energy conservation and weatherization suggestions for saving energy

Please locate your local Community Action Agency by visiting this website to learn more.

Is your central air conditioner more than 10 years old? Replacing it with an energy-efficient model could reduce your cooling costs by an estimated 30 percent.   The average homeowner spends a $1,000 annually for heating and cooling. This is nearly 56% of their total energy consumption, making it the largest energy expense for most homes. Therefore, upgrading the central air conditioning unit can make a VERY significant impact on your annual utility costs.

Your utility is offering a rebate when you replace your Central Air Conditioning Unit:

$100 Rebate (Limit 1)

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Did you know that you might be able to upgrade the blower motor in your furnace for an energy efficient model without replacing the entire furnace?   The Electronically Commutated Motor (ECM) has a higher efficiency rating than the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment that has the typical electric blower or condenser fan motor. The ECM uses less energy than the standard Permanent Split Capacitor (PSC) motor that is most commonly used in condensers and air handlers to move air. A significant benefit to this motor is that it maintains at or near, ambient temperature where the PSC motor heats up to approximately 90° to 170° Fahrenheit. Therefore, upgrading to an ECM saves additional energy and costs by not having to compensate to cool the motor.   Upgrading to an ECM you will consume less energy when your air conditioner and heating system is running. This means lower utility costs!

Your utility is offering a rebate when you upgrade to an ECM:

$100 Rebate (Limit 1)

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Pipe wrap will help the hot water remain hotter while it travels to the faucets, showers, dishwashers, clothes washers, etc. This allows for a lower water heater temperature setting. The hot water arrives faster which reduces the amount of water being used.   Insulating your hot water pipes can reduce heat loss - especially where these pipes may run through unheated areas like crawl spaces and basements.   Using pipe wrap can result in a 2° - 4° (Fahrenheit) reduction in water heater temperature settings. Therefore, more energy and cost savings!

Your utility is offering rebates on the purchase of 5' (R-4) pipe wrap:

$4 Rebate (Limit 1)

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