IDT Energy Lights up Your Life!

Tips for saving money and energy when it comes to lighting:

• Use compact fluorescent bulbs, which use only a fourth of the amount of electricity as regular bulbs. You can save 10 dollars or more per bulb in long-term electricity costs.
• Let the light shine through - dirty lights and fixtures can hamper efficiency by as much as 20%.
• Darken your doorstep – say goodbye to outdoor decorative lights. You’ll feel good knowing that by turning off eight gas lamps that had been burning year round, you can save as much natural gas as it takes to heat an average-size home during an entire winter.
• Want to reduce the 11% of your electricity bill that goes towards lighting? Use timers to monitor your lighting use and only use bright lights where and when you need them.

IDT Energy reminds you that every little bit helps when it comes to saving money on utilities in New York!