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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 Union 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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| With deregulation on the Union utility company it is now possible to switch the service providers at your current property or the one you are buying. Connect Union utilities online. |
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| Don't overload appliances that use hot water, such as clothes and dishwashers to save money with your Union utility company. The same rule applies to clothes dryers; use drying racks or clotheslines when possible. Connect Union utilities online. |
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| Check with your Union 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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| Use appliances efficiently to save money with your Union 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 Union utilities online. |
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| Ask the Union 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 Union utilities online. |
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| Wrap the hot water tank with jacket insulation to save money with your Union utility company. This is especially valuable for older water heaters with little internal insulation. Be sure to leave the air intake vent uncovered when insulating a gas water heater. Savings up to 10% on water heating costs. Connect Union utilities online. |
