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Energize Connecticut Offers Tips for Homeowners and Students Preparing for College

Always look for the ENERGY STAR® label to save money and further help the environment

It’s that time of the year where many students will graduate and prepare to go off to college. With the arrival of summertime weather, many homeowners are either focused on spending time with family and friends or beginning projects that were put off earlier in the year.

For those preparing to go off to college, we understand the overwhelming list of items college students need to acquire before school begins. When shopping for items such as miniature refrigerators, computers and microwaves always keep ENERGY STAR in mind. ENERGY STAR certified appliances and electronics incorporate advanced technologies and can use 10 to 50 percent less energy than standard products.

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These appliances and electronics often outperform standard models due to improved design. For instance, some ENERGY STAR appliances include features that decrease operating noise.

For those families focused on entertaining and enjoying their backyard living area, ENERGY STAR offers products in all areas from TVs to wine coolers to sound systems that can increase the comfort and functionality of any living space or that backyard living room setting.

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With the summer weather in full force, many families are taking full advantage of their pools. Homeowners looking for a new pool system or replacing pool equipment can turn to ENERGY STAR certified pool pumps to save money.

ENERGY STAR pool pumps can run at different speeds and be programmed to match the pool operation with its appropriate pool pump speed. Reducing pump speed by one-half allows the pump to use just one-eighth as much energy. They also run quieter and prolong the life of your pool's filtering system.

For more information on energy-saving programs and services supported by Energize Connecticut, call 1-877-WISE-USE or visit: EnergizeCT.com.

About Energize Connecticut

Energize Connecticut helps you save money and use clean energy. It is an initiative of the Energy Efficiency Fund, the Clean Energy Finance & Investment Authority, the State, and your local electric and gas utilities, with funding from a charge on customer energy bills. Information on energy-saving programs can be found at EnergizeCT.com or by calling 1.877.WISE.USE.

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