Arizona Lifestyle - Newsletter Topics

November - December 2009

Save money with new tools on your ‘My Account’ page
Your “My Account” page at aps.com has new tools that will help you conserve energy and save on your electric bill.
New features include:

• At-a-glance overview of your bill.
• Links to quickly view and pay your bill.
• A “why my bill changed” section that helps you identify reasons for higher or lower monthly bills.
• Helpful charts including:
  
  • How your electricity costs compare to similar homes.
  • Your previous years energy usage.
  • Monthly appliance cost breakdown.

Login and view your "My Account" page or view the "My Account" page video demonstration.

Find out how much you can save with new energy efficient lighting
Use the new APS CFL Savings Calculator at www.aps.com/MyCFL to find out how much you can save -- and to find the best
type of CFL to fit each room and fixture in your home. The Calculator will walk you through each room of your house and help you pick the right CFL -- and add up your savings as you go.

You can save even more this holiday season by switching to light-emitting diode (LED) holiday lights. These new light strings provide vibrant colors while using as little as 10 percent of the energy of standard incandescent holiday lights. The Holiday Light Calculator at www.aps.com/LED can help you find out how much you can save.

More house, less energy bill with APS ENERGY STAR^® Homes
A well-built, energy efficient home can help you save money every month by using less energy. A number of Arizona homebuilders, in cooperation with APS, are building APS Energy Star Homes. Energy Star Homes are designed from the ground up to incorporate energy-saving and building techniques that meet or exceed stringent EPA Energy Star efficiency standards.

Learn more about APS ENERGY STAR Homes.

Save money with duct test and repair rebates
Did you know you could be losing as much as a third of your heating and cooling system's airflow through leaking air ducts? This loss costs you money in wasted energy and reduces the comfort of your home.  To help make testing and repair of ductwork more affordable, we are offering our customers the APS Duct Test and Repair Rebate Program, which can provide up to $250 in rebates. Find out more about the APS Duct Test and Repair Rebate.

Winter heating check-up for $59.95
Winter weather is here and keeping your home cozy means higher energy use. For a limited time, an APS Qualified Contractor will perform a winter check-up on your heater or AC unit for just $59.95. For a free referral to an APS Qualified Contractor, call (602) 371-3636, or (888) 890-9730 outside the Phoenix area.

Save more than half on a solar system or water heater with APS rebates and tax credits
There has never been a better time to purchase a solar system or solar water heater for your home. When you combine the APS rebate with federal and state tax credits of 30 percent and 25 percent respectively, well over half of the cost of your PV solar system can be paid for (Arizona state tax credit is capped at $1,000). You can also save up to 80 percent on the cost of a solar water heater, too.

More information on rebates for a solar panel system or solar water heater for your home

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October - November 2009

Take the APS Energy Challenge
The APS Energy Challenge is a fun way for you to challenge yourself to be more energy efficient, reduce your usage and ultimately save money on your bill. The Energy Challenge is an online tool that lets you set energy usage goals, find relevant tips that can help you succeed, submit your own tips, and see how your progress and energy efficiency matches up against your neighbors’. It’s quick, easy and fun.

Login and take the Energy Challenge  | Register and take the Energy Challenge

Take the pledge to change the world -- sign up with Energy Star
Do you want to change the world and reduce your electric bill while you’re at it? Join millions of your fellow Americans in participating in “Change the World, Start with Energy Star, a national campaign encouraging us all to take small, individual steps that can make a big difference in the fight against climate change. These small, energy-saving changes are easy to do and they will help reduce green house gas emissions and save money on your electric bill.

Join in the Change the World campaign and get started using less energy.

Save energy save money with a pre-winter home check-up
The chilly months right around the corner and this is also a great time to make sure your home is energy efficient. These simple steps will help you use less energy and save money.

• Weatherstrip doors to unheated areas of your home, such as the garage, crawl space and attic.
• Seal leaks around electric switches and outlets located on outside walls.
• Keep windows and doors shut when the heat is on.
• If you have central heating, check to see if your heating ducts are wrapped with insulation and the seams are sealed with mastic.
• Have your heating unit serviced by an APS Qualified Contractor. For a free referral to qualified air conditioning service and repair companies, call (602) 371-3636, or (888) 890-9730 outside the Phoenix area or see our online list.

Powering your home with renewable energy is more affordable than ever with APS Green Choice Rates
If you would like to power your home with renewable energy but you’re not quite ready to install your own solar or wind generating unit, sign up for one of APS’ Green Choice Rates. For a small additional fee -- less than a penny per kWh -- you can decide how much electricity comes from clean, renewable resources like solar, wind, and geothermal.

Learn more about APS Green Choice Rates.

Reduce your bill with weatherization and bill assistance
To help limited-income customers reduce their electric bills, in conjunction with local Community Action Agencies, APS provides funds for weatherization home improvements that reduce energy use. Find out more about the APS Energy Wise program.

Prevent disruption in your service with Safety Net
If you or someone you know is elderly, sick, shut in or away from home often, it's possible to overlook a utility bill or Shut Off Notice. To protect your health and safety by preventing any unnecessary disruption in your electric service, we offer the voluntary Safety Net program.

More information and Safety Net Signature Cards are available online.

Save with LED holiday lights
Conserve energy and save on your electric bill this holiday season by replacing your incandescent holiday lights with light emitting diode (LED) bulbs. LED holiday lights will not only reduce your energy usage, but are good for the environment.

Use our Holiday Light Calculator to find out how much you can save by switching to LED holiday lights.

Make your holidays safe with these tips
Twinkling lights, beautiful decorations, good food and extra time to spend with family and friends -- the holidays are a happy and exciting time of year. Make sure your holidays are safe, too, by following these tips.

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