5 Ways to Save Dollars and Energy this Summer

5 Ways to Save $ and Energy this Summer

1. Buy an energy-efficient A/C and get a $25 rebate
Receive a $25 rebate on a new ENERGY STAR® room air conditioner purchased between May 20, 2013 and August 30, 2013. For a list of eligible models, visit energystar.gov. Con Edison reserves the right to suspend the program at any time based on funding availability.

Save Money
Save Energy
Help the Environment

ENERGY STAR® air conditioners use at least 10 percent less electricity than conventional models, saving you energy and money. Con Edison residential customers can get a $25 rebate when they buy one.

2. Buy the right-sized room AC
Oversized A/Cs are less efficient

3. Control your central air from your cell phone or the Internet with a free programmable thermostat

Con Edison is offering a free programmable thermostat that allows you to control the temperature in your home or religious institution, even when you're not there. This thermostat will allow you to adjust the temperature manually or remotely via the internet or your mobile phone while providing an efficient use of energy when programming features are used.

Some Real Benefits:
Manage your energy usage to fit your lifestyle
Program your thermostat using the internet or your mobile phone
Help ensure reliable power for you and your community
Help reduce air pollution
Delay need for costly system upgrades

Program Details:
Smart thermostats allow you to adjust settings using the internet or your mobile phone, from anywhere, and are equipped with programming features that maximize the efficiency of your central air-conditioning system. Smart thermostats also allow Con Edison to remotely adjust the amount of electricity your central air-conditioning system uses to help reduce the demand for energy. A signal similar to a pager and/or beeper will communicate with your central air-conditioning thermostat and will cycle your unit's compressor on and off to reduce demand on our electric system. Your fan will continue to operate and circulate air. You can always override the adjustment if necessary.

4. Don't run your A/C all the time
Run it when the outdoor temperature is above 75 degrees

5. Cut A/C use by up to 40% Alternate between air conditioners and fans whenever you can