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NPU is also offering incentives for residential and business customers to switch to natural gas, a clean, versatile and always available heating source.

Energy Efficiency Resources, Programs and Rebates

• NEW! Natural Gas Program, click here.
• NPU Light Bulb Program, click here.
• Energy Efficiency Links, click here.
• Residential Programs and Rebates, click here.
• Commercial and Industrial Programs, click here.
• Water Conservation Tips, click here.
• Power Alert Days, click here.
• Clean Cities Alternative Fuel Program, click here.
  

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The NPU LIght Bulb Program

Here's how the program works: replace traditional incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) to save up to 20% on lighting costs. NPU customers can purchase CFLs from the Energy Star Lights catalog at a discount:

1. online at www.estarlights.com
2. NPU Customer Service Center at 174 North Main Street, Norwich, CT.
3. To request a catalog by mail, call 877-2555.

About Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFLs)
Want the facts concerning the mercury contained in compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) or how to properly dispose of broken bulbs? Visit www.epa.gov/mercury for information provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on mercury contained in CFLs.

The Norwich Transfer Station, located on Rogers Road, accepts CFLs at no charge.  For Transfer Station hours, please visit the City of Norwich's website at www.norwichct.org.

Helpful Energy Efficiency Links

NEW! The Energy Depot
Available to Norwich residents, the Energy Depot gives you FREE helpful, easy-to-use tools to:

- Create your own, customized energy profile;

- Calculate the energy cost of your appliances;

- Quickly compare your old heating, AC system or water heater with new electric or gas systems;

- Access the energy information library; and

- Ask an Energy Advisor who will respond to your email questions.

Simply register online and get started today!

Top 10 Residential Energy Saving Tips
Here are some practical ways in which you can save energy at home

US Department of Energy Savers
This government site brings you the latest information on energy-saving, efficient technologies with tips for using clean, renewable energy

Energy Star
ENERGY STAR is a government-backed program helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency

Energy Hog
Learn more about energy saving from the Ad Council's Energy Hog. You can even conduct your own energy audit. Fun for children and adults, too!

Cool Cities
All over America, communities are taking action to help solve global warming. Learn more about how your town can become a Cool City, too!

Energy Tip of the Month
Click this link for the US Department of Energy's energy saving tip of the month

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