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| Ask the North Shore Area 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 North Shore Area utilities online. |
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| North Shore Area utility company now convienently offer the ability for you to connect your services online. When you connect North Shore Area utilities online, you can choose from water, electric, gas, newspapers, phone, and cable utility companies |
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| Put your computer and monitor to sleep to save money with your North Shore Area utility company. Most computers come with the power management features turned off. On computers using Windows 98/ME/2000 open your power management software and set it so your computer goes to sleep if you're away from your machine for 5 to 15 minutes. Those who use Macintosh computers look for the setting in your Control Panels called "Energy Saver" and set it accordingly. When you're done using your computer, turn it off (see next tip) do not leave it in sleep mode overnight as it is still drawing a small amount of power. Connect North Shore Area utilities online. |
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| Check with your North Shore Area utility company to see whether a flat rate or measured service plan will save you the most money. This will save money on utilities as well as give you consistent bill every month to more effectively manage your money. |
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| A home energy audit can identify ways to save up to hundreds of dollars a year on home heating (and air conditioning). Ask your electric or gas North Shore Area utility company if they can do this audit for free or for a reasonable charge. If they cannot, ask them to refer you to a qualified professional. |
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| Use appliances efficiently to save money with your North Shore Area utility company. Do only full loads when using your dishwasher and clothes washer. Use the cold water setting on your clothes washer when you can. Using cold water reduces your washer's energy use by 75%. Be sure to clean your clothes dryer's lint trap after each use. Use the moisture-sensing automatic drying setting on your dryer if you have one. Connect North Shore Area utilities online. |
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| North Shore Area utility company now convienently offer the ability for you to transfer your services online. When you transfer North Shore Area utilities online, you can transfer your electric, water, gas, newspapers, phone, and cable utility companies |
