 Get Re-Energized in time for winter! It's getting cold out there, and we all know that as the temperature drops, energy use goes up. That means higher utility bills and bigger carbon footprints. Start saving while staying comfy and cozy with simple tips and money-saving offers powered by
Puget Sound Energy - your energy-efficiency and renewable energy expert.
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Re-Energize Your Block before Sept. 30!
 Thanks to all who have Re-Energized your block so far this summer! PSE handed out almost 8,000 Re-Energize Kits at National Night Out celebrations around the area, and there are only a few weeks left to request your free kit, score discounts on energy-efficient products and win some great prizes!
Go on a hunt for energy savings before Sept. 30 and you could win! Complete our fun checklist of simple actions you can take at home and on-the-go and you'll be entered to win one of 100 do-it-yourself energy-efficient lighting packs or the Grand Prize of an ENERGY STARŪ resource-efficient clothes washer and dryer. How easy is that? Just visit PSE.com/ReEnergizeYourBlock before Sept. 30 to enter!
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open only to WA residents who are 18 or older and PSE residential electric customers by August 3, 2010. Odds of winning depend on no. of eligible entries for "Scavenger Hunt" promotion, and on no. and quality of eligible entries for "Photo/Video Contest" and "Block Stars" promotions. DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR PARTICIPATION APPLY. See PSE.com/ReEnergizeYourBlock for details, Official Rules and to enter.
Sponsor: Puget Sound Energy, Inc.
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Re-Energizing rebates from
Cash for Appliances Washington
 Considering upgrading your home's major appliances, heater or water heater? Now is the time! If you're a Washington state resident, you may be eligible for one or more of the following ENERGY STAR qualified product rebates offered by
Cash for Appliances Washington:
- Clothes washer: $150
- Refrigerator: $75
- Dishwasher: $75
- Natural gas storage water heater: $200
- Natural gas tankless water heater: $300
- Heat pump water heater: $250
- Ductless heat pump: $750
Cash for Appliances Washington funds are limited. Rebates are available only until funds run out. Visit CashForAppliancesWA.com to view the current status of funds, review qualifications and download a rebate application.
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Re-Energizing rebates from PSE
Did you know that PSE will give you money back for making energy-efficient upgrades to your home? We have a slew of rebates for energy-efficient products and services that will help you take control over how much energy you use every day. For a full list of offers, visit PSE.com/Rebates.
Featured rebate: Fuel conversion - up to $3,950Re-Fuel and Re-Energize! If you currently heat your home or water with electricity from PSE, you may be eligible for up to a $3,950 rebate to switch your furnace or water heater to natural gas. Natural gas is reliable and affordable, and the most efficient fuel for heating. Learn if it's the right choice for you. Visit PSE.com/Refuel for more information.
Earn tax creditsMaking energy-efficient improvements to your home may also earn you up to $1,500 in federal tax credits - that's in addition to PSE and Cash for Appliances rebates! To learn more, visit energystar.gov/taxcredits or consult your tax advisor.
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Top ways to Re-Energize this fall
 Up to 50 percent of the money you spend on energy goes toward keeping your home warm. Keep energy bills reasonable and stay comfortable all winter long by taking the time now to ensure your home is properly sealed and your heating system is working efficiently.
Sealing and insulation:
- Use inexpensive weather-stripping and door sweeps to reduce air leaks around entry doors. For a no-cost fix, roll up a bath towel and hold it against the bottom of the door with a weight
- Fill, patch or caulk holes in floors and ceilings connected to unheated spaces. Often, large holes can be found in closets. Weather strip or temporarily seal access doors or hatches leading to unheated upper floors or attics
- Check that your floors, walls, duct system and attic ceiling are
properly insulated
Heating system:
- Set the thermostat to 68°F or lower when you're at home and awake, and lower it 7°F to 10°F when you're asleep or away. Install and properly set a programmable thermostat to make this happen automatically
- If you have baseboard heaters, turn the thermostat down or off in unoccupied rooms and close the door. Do not do this if you have a furnace or heat pump
- Have your heating system inspected by a professional to ensure it's not only operating efficiently, but safely, too
- Clean or replace your furnace or heat pump filters regularly throughout the heating season - about every two months
- Keep areas in front of baseboard and wall heaters, room registers and
return air grills clean and clear of furnishings, curtains or other objects that block air flow
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