Cold Weather Minute: Turn Back Thermostats to Save on Energy Bills
November 30, 2009
For every one degree a thermostat is lowered, heating costs are cut by 2 percent. A thermostat lowered from 73 to 68 degrees can result in a heating bill savings of 10 percent. And don’t forget to turn thermostats down when not home. Consider installing an electronic programmable thermostat that allows scheduling to save money on heating costs throughout the winter.
Learn more tips to save energy, safely heat your home and save money this winter.
Contact: Mike Marcus
724-416-6333
724-416-3695 (cell)
mmarcus@nisource.com
In an effort to help customers manage winter heating bills, Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania today releases the first in a series of ongoing public service announcements called “Cold Weather Minute” to print and broadcast media outlets across Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania service areas. These tips are aimed to help customers manage their energy bills this winter heating season by using energy wisely.
About Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania
Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, with local headquarters in Canonsburg, Pa. (Washington County), serves approximately 413,000 customers in 26 counties. It is one of the 10 energy distribution companies of NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI). NiSource distribution companies serve 3.8 million natural gas and electric customers primarily in nine states. Visit Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania online at www.ColumbiaGasPa.com.