November
2005
OUCH!
WEMC
has the answer for rising natural gas, LP prices
It'll
be hard to feel cozy this winter with fossil fuel heating costs
at all-time highs.
With
natural gas well over $2.00 per therm (when all fees are included)
and LP gas over $2.00 per gallon, many homeowners will be horrified
when they receive heating bills this winter.
To
save energy and money, make sure your home's insulation and weatherization
are up to date. You should also get heating equipment in top condition
and change filters regularly to make the furnace operate as efficiently
as possible. For extensive energy tips, check the Energy Library
at waltonemc.com.
There's
a way to beat the high cost of gas-switch to a clean, high-efficiency
heat pump. A high-efficiency heat pump heats an average home
for less than half the cost of a natural gas
furnace. The savings are even greater compared to LP.
Stretch
the savings even more by changing your gas water heater an efficient
electric model at the same time. Water heating, behind space heating,
accounts for the second greatest energy use for the average family.
You
can also save water heating energy by insulating hot water lines
and wrapping the water heater tank with an insulation jacket.
Fixing hot water leaks and dripping faucets saves money, too.
By
switching to electric heating and water heating, you'll also do
away with the threat of explosions and carbon monoxide poisoning,
making your home safer for your family.
WEMC
can help
Your
co-op has programs to help you
make the switch. First, get $200 from Walton
EMC when you switch out your existing gas furnace and air conditioner
to a high-efficiency heat pump (dual fuel systems do not qualify).
Then
get another $200 when you change an existing
fossil fuel water heater to electric. You can even apply the money
toward the purchase to one of our Marathon
water heaters, the world's most efficient.
There's
more. With our Prime PowerLoan,
Walton EMC will loan money to change out gas furnaces and gas
water heaters at the prime rate. For convenience, the loan payments
are added right to your electric bill-you won't have to write
a separate check.
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