The programs are part of the companies’ plan to reduce customer energy usage and demand under Pennsylvania Act 129.
Under the Home Energy Analyzer program, customers can visit the company’s website to access the new Home Energy Analyzer, an interactive tool that provides customized energy-efficiency tips and information based on an individual home’s age and characteristics, including insulation levels and the efficiency of existing space and water heating equipment and other appliances.
Customers who complete the online energy audit will receive an energy conservation kit containing four compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), four faucet aerators, two smart power strips and two LED night lights, the company said.
Through Appliance Turn-In Program, participating customers will receive rebates of $35 for turning in older, inefficient refrigerators and freezers. Customers who turn in an older refrigerator or freezer could save up to $150 a year on their electric bills.
The companies’ vendor, JACO Environmental, will pick up and recycle older appliances at a new facility in Hatfield, Montgomery County. This facility, which is operated by JACO, is a collaborative effort between Pennsylvania’s electric utility companies and JACO.
Through the Appliance Rebate Program, residential customers can apply for rebates on Energy Star qualified clothes washers, refrigerator-freezers, chest freezers, room air conditioners, and dehumidifiers. Rebates on eligible appliances range from $10 to $75.
Apart from that discounts of $1 per compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs are available to customers at many Costco, Sam’s Club, WalMart, and other retail stores in the companies’ service territories.
By replacing incandescent light bulbs with CFLs, customers can achieve energy savings of up to 15%. Shoppers will not be required to prove they are customers of a FirstEnergy utility company to receive the discount.
Douglas Elliott, president of Pennsylvania operations at FirstEnergy, said: ”By following a few simple steps, customers will be able to improve energy efficiency – and achieve energy savings – in their homes. These programs will make it easy for customers to save money on their electric bills by offering energy-saving tips and incentives to replace older, inefficient appliances.”
