BE GREEN SAVE SOME GREEN 
Reduce your electric bill up to $200 or more every year
Replacing the incandescent light bulbs in your home with compact fluorescent lights can save you $200 every year. And replacing your old appliances with energy-saving Energy Star¨ models can save you even more!
Save as much as $450 every year with new windows and insulation
Old windows don't insulate as well as energy efficient vinyl windows. Replace your old windows today and enjoy big savings for years to come.
Replace your boiler and save up to $600 a year
Old, inefficient boilers can cost you money. Replace your boiler today and save on your utility bills. You can also save even more money by lowering the temperature on your hot water heater, installing water-saving showerheads and using cold water to wash your clothes.
Learn about energy- and money-saving devices
Innovative heating and cooling systems can reduce energy consumption and pollution dramatically. They can also save up to thousands of dollars. And solar heat and hot water systems offer even more efficiency along with potential tax benefits.
Receive special discounts on a home energy audit
Reduce energy consumption in your home by scheduling a home energy audit today. As a resident of Levittown, you'll enjoy a special low rate on this service.
Get the lowest rates to finance your energy-related home improvements
You can use the equity in your home to help you save money on energy costs. Levittown residents can receive low rates on home equity loans and lines of credit—so you can make your house a green house, and save some green, too.
Green Tip of the Week
“If your driving habits don't take you much farther than the supermarket or into town, you may want to look into the new breed of neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs) being developed. These limited use vehicles have a 35 mph speed limit and emit no pollutants whatsoever. Check local laws regarding the use of NEV's in your neighborhood.”
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Green Tip of the Week archive
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| 08/15/08 | Eclectic Electric Cars | If your driving habits don't take you much farther than the supermarket or into town, you may want to look into the new breed of neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs) being developed. These limited use vehicles have a 35 mph speed limit and emit no pollutants whatsoever. Check local laws regarding the use of NEV's in your neighborhood. Source: US Department of Energy |
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| 08/08/08 | Swimming in sunshine! | Here's a great way to heat your pool and get some cool savings. New solar water heating systems are available that use the pool's filtration system to pass water through a heat-collection and transfer solar array that heats the water before returning it to the pool. You save money on electric bills and get to splash around guilt-free. Source: http://www.nrel.gov/learning/re_solar_hot_water.html |
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| 08/01/08 | Not so Dirty Diesel | Today's diesel vehicles are more energy-efficient and cleaner running than ever, that's because they run on ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD), a clean burning fuel. Plus, most can be run on environmentally kind biodiesel blends without significant engine modification saving you money on diesel costs and saving the environment on carbon emissions. Source: http://www.eere.energy.gov/afdc/vehicles/diesel.html |
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| 07/25/08 | Bright Ideas for Dimmers | If you have old dimmers, turning down the lights doesn't save on electricity, it just dissipates it in the form of heat in the switch box. Consider replacing your old dimmers with modern, energy-saving models, that cycle on and off in milli-seconds, and use a lot less electricity. Source: howstuffworks.com |
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| 07/18/08 | Save Money in your Sleep | Consider using nightlights with LED technology instead of traditional incandescent bulbs. LED nightlights use less than 1 watt of electricity (saving you money on electric bills) and more than pay for themselves in the first year. Source: BC Hyrdro- Power Smart for Home |
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| 07/11/08 | Serve Up Savings | Air dry dishes instead of using your dishwasher's drying cycle. Your dishes get just as clean, and you save money on your utility bills. Source: U.S. Department of Energy |
U.S. Department of Energy |
| 06/27/08 | Driven to Save Money | Use less gas and save more money at the pump by going easy on the brakes and gas pedal, avoiding hard accelerations, and unloading unnecessary items in your trunk to reduce the weight of your car. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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| 06/20/08 | A Fresh Idea in Air Filters | Replace your car's air filter regularly and you could improve your car's gas mileage by as much as 10 percent and save up to $0.32 a gallon. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
fueleconomy.gov |
| 06/13/08 | Fresh Food uses less Fuel | Why not buy produce grown right in your own area? Locally grown produce doesn't have to travel as far to get to you, saving gasoline and reducing carbon emissions. Source: Conservation International |
Intellidyne |
| 06/06/08 | Rack up some savings | Taking the removable roof rack off your car can improve your fuel economy by up to 5% and save you money at the gas station. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency website |
EarthKind Energy |
| 05/30/08 | Take a Hike | Walking or using mass transit two days a week, instead of using your car, can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an average of 1,600 pounds per year and save you a bundle at the pump. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency website |
Tragar |
| 05/09/08 | Save Water, Save Money | You could save up to $170 a year on water bills just by replacing your old faucets with water-efficient fixtures. Source: U.S. Department of Energy website |
Alure |
| 05/02/08 | Saving Energy is Cool | Installing your window air conditioners on the north or east side of your home, where there's less sun, can increase their efficiency by up to 10%-keeping your home cool and saving you some cold hard cash as well. Source: U.S. Department of Energy website |
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| 04/25/08 | Keep it Clean and Green | You can cut your utility bills by washing your clothes in cold water. For even greater savings consider line drying your laundry instead of using the dryer. | Bethpage Federal Credit Union |
| 04/18/08 | Make your PC Greener | Activate your computer and monitor's power management features to power down when sitting idle. Depending on your usage patterns, computers and monitors that have enabled power management features can save from $25–$75 per year in energy costs. | LIPA |
| 04/11/08 | No More Idle Time... | An idling car gets 0 miles per gallon, wastes gas, costs you money and pollutes the environment. Turn your car engine off if you are parked for longer than three minutes. The savings could be substantial. | Bethpage Federal Credit Union |
| 04/04/08 | One Audit You'll Look Forward To... | Schedule a home energy audit to find out how you can improve the overall efficiency of your home. Also schedule an annual heating/cooling system tune-up to keep your equipment running smoothly and efficiently. You could save hundreds of dollars a year! | Alure |
| 03/28/08 | Programmed to Save Money | Through proper use, a programmable thermostat can save you about $150 every year in energy costs. | Tragar |
| 03/21/08 | Simple Solar Power | Perhaps the easiest way to save money on home heating is to let the sun do the work for you. Just keep shades and curtains open during the day so the sun can make your home warmer. Close them in the evening to keep the heat in. | Earthkind |
| 03/14/08 | Be A Green Fan | Even in the winter your ceiling fan can help improve your comfort and lower your home heating energy consumption. Most fans have a switch which allows you to reverse the motor and operate the ceiling fan at low speed in the clockwise direction. This produces a gentle updraft, which forces warm air near the ceiling down into the occupied space, reducing your need to heat your home. | Keyspan |
| 03/07/08 | Get The Green Lights | Replacing five of your homes' most frequently used light fixtures or bulbs to ENERGY STAR qualified compact fluorescent lighting can save $65 in energy costs each year. | SATCO |
| 02/29/08 | Green Thumb for Green Savings | Cut your winter heating bills by planting wind-blocking shrubs and bushes around you home to help cut drafts. For summertime savings, plant shade trees that block sunlight and keep your home cooler, reducing your need for air conditioning. | LIPA |
| 02/22/08 | Put a Caulk in it | Use caulk or weather stripping to stop air leaks around windows and doors—you can reduce your heating and cooling costs by as much as 40%! | Alure |
| 02/15/08 | Be an Energy Star | When buying home electronics look for the Energy Star label. ENERGY STAR home electronic products use 60% less energy while providing the same performance. | PC Richard |