The EPA says there are easy ways to help keep the green in the environment during the holidays.
Some 40 percent of all battery sales occur during the holiday season, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). That's only one of the holiday increases which can negatively impact the environment. Electricity, paper and water are among the other resources whose use increases in December. The EPA provides these tips for reducing holiday waste: Find McLean Patch via:
The programs aren't free, but are designed to save homeowners money in the long run.
Dominion makes money based on the amount of electricity it sells its customers, but, the hitch is, there's only so much power on the grid to go around. That's why the utility company has launched four new energy conservation programs to teach homeowners how to cut back electricity usage and save money in the long run, explained Le-Ha Anderson, a spokeswoman for Dominion. And, as it turns out, autumn is the "perfect time" to audit your home's energy appetite, Anderson said. The new programs include: Home Energy Check-Up Duct Testing and Sealing Program Heat Pump Tune-Up Program Heat Pump Upgrade Program These programs are open to all Dominion customers in single family dwellings in Virginia. Some townhomes are eligible, too. Visit the …
