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7 steps to cut your power bill
CHRISTY SWIFT
Published: October 21, 2012
Would you ever leave the front door wide open with the air conditioning running? Probably not, but most homeowners are "air conditioning the whole neighborhood" in a host of other ways that are just as wasteful.Published: October 21, 2012
Progress Energy spokesperson Rob Sumner said there are a lots of easy and free ways to lower your bill and become more energy conscious. Here are seven:
"If you install a solar water heater, you could quality for a Progress Energy rebate of $550, and you could save 85 percent on the water heating portion of your bill," said Sumner.
For more information on ways to save energy, energy efficiency rebates, and even a home energy calculator, visit www.progress-energy.com and click on "Save Energy."