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| Ask questions to your Colorado utility company if you don’t understand the words used or choices you must make. Even if you buy electricity from a new supplier, you will still pay the public utility company to deliver – or provide--your electricity. You may get separate bills from both the supplier and the provider. Connect Colorado utilities online. |
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| Electricity generated by fossil fuels for a single home puts more carbon dioxide into the air than two average cars. By using a few inexpensive energy-efficient measures with the Colorado utility company, you can reduce your energy bills by 10% to 50% and, at the same time, help reduce air pollution. Connecting your utilities online conserves your time and energy. |
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| Whenever possible, dial your long distance calls directly. Using the operator of a Colorado utility company to complete a call can cost you an extra $1 to $3. Connecting utilites online is fast and convenient |
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| Make sure that the Colorado utility company has a license. Do this by checking with the state agency that regulates electricity. Connect Colorado utilities online. This protects you from dealing with fraudulent companies that take your money and run because they can’t legally do business in your state. |
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| Ask the Colorado utility company you are comparing who has to confirm your decision to change suppliers. Having someone confirm you are switching protects you against being moved to a new supplier without your permission. This is often called “slamming.” Connect Colorado utilities online. |
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| Using a programmable thermostat, you can adjust the times you turn on the heating or air-conditioning according to a pre-set schedule and recommendation from the Colorado utility company. As a result, you don't operate the equipment as much when you are asleep or when the house or part of the house is not occupied. You can connect Colorado utilities online from your home. |
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| A Colorado utility company oftens charges less when use during not peak hours occur. Long distance calls made during evenings, at night, or on weekends can cost significantly less than weekday calls. |
