The energy aefficiency. book. Check inside for ways to get cash back on energy-efficient appliances and services.

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1 The energy aefficiency book Check inside for ways to get cash back on energy-efficient appliances and services.

2 #1: Switch to CFLs. #15: Change direction with an ENERGY STAR ceiling fan. #2: Shine with ENERGY STAR light fixtures. #11: Sparkle with an energy-efficient dishwasher.. #8: Select an expert for heating and cooling upgrades. #9: Be cool with an ENERGY STAR room air conditioner. #12: Install an ENERGY STAR central air conditioner. #18: Stay cool and save with the Home Energy Savings program. #7: Look good with energy-efficient windows. #23: Participate in the Home Energy Savings Program.

3 The tools you need to use energy wisely. Save energy and money by participating in Rocky Mountain Power s wattsmart programs. Improve the comfort of your home and receive cash incentives when you make simple upgrades. Not only will you save money, but you will help reduce the growing demand for energy in the region. This booklet describes ways to help you reduce your energy use and lower electricity costs now and for years to come. Together we can keep your electricity flowing efficiently and help protect the environment. So, let s turn the answers on! Please visit wattsmart.com for energy advice and program information.

4 up to $ cash back on your purchase of an energy-efficient 75clothes washer Your home s water must be heated by an electric water heater. Almost half of the clothes washers purchased in Utah in 2009 were ENERGY STAR. Together we can help preserve Utah s natural resources. Save 130 kilowatt-hours (kwh) of electricity with a program qualified clothes washer. Conserve 3,365 gallons of water compared to a nonqualified model. A qualified model can avoid the emission of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) by 235 pounds.

5 $ 20 cash back on your purchase of an energyefficient dishwasher Your home s water must be heated by an electric water heater. Spend more energy with your family, not your dishes. Highefficiency dishwashers are engineered to make your dishes sparkle with minimum energy and water use. Save 45 kwh of electricity when you choose a qualified model. Conserve 430 gallons of water compared to a nonqualified model. A qualified dishwasher can avoid the emission of CO 2 by about 85 pounds.

6 $ 20 cash back on your purchase of an ENERGY STAR refrigerator Keep your food cool for less with ENERGY STAR refrigerators. ENERGY STAR refrigerators are designed to use 20 percent less energy than a model purchased prior to Save 45 kwh of electricity when you chose an ENERGY STAR qualified model. A qualified refrigerator can avoid the emission of CO 2 by about 85 pounds.

7 up to $ 20 cash back on your purchase of an ENERGY STAR light fixture or ceiling fan Limited to hard-wired or pin based permanently installed fixtures Use less energy when you install an ENERGY STAR qualified light fixture or ceiling fan. Save 50 kwh of electricity when you switch from a conventional light fixture to a qualified indoor light fixture. Each qualified light fixture can avoid the emission of CO 2 by about 90 pounds.

8 Special pricing on your purchase of qualified ENERGY STAR CFLs ENERGY STAR qualified compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) use about 75 percent less electricity than standard incandescent bulbs and last up to10 times longer. Save 30 kwh of electricity for each CFL bulb compared to a standard incandescent bulb. Each CFL can avoid the emission of CO 2 by about 55 pounds. Please visit our website for a list of qualified products and participating retailers.

9 $ on your purchase of a qualified 50electric storage water heater cash back Stop pouring money down the drain. Purchase a high-efficiency electric storage water heater and save year after year. Save 115 kwh when you switch from a conventional water heater to a high-efficiency water heater. A qualified electric water heater can help avoid the emission of CO 2 by about 205 pounds.

10 $ 30 room cash back on your purchase of an ENERGY STAR air conditioner Keep cooling costs low and savings high when you purchase an ENERGY STAR room air conditioner. Save 95 kwh when you switch to an ENERGY STAR qualified room air conditioner. Help avoid the emission of about 175 pounds of CO 2 by switching to an ENERGY STAR room air conditioner.

11 up to $ /sq. ft. cash back on your purchase and installation of 0.45attic, wall or floor insulation Choose a participating contractor to properly install your insulation. Save up to 10 percent on your electricity bill when you properly insulate and air seal your home. When you properly insulate your home, you could help avoid the emission of CO 2.

12 up to $ /sq. ft. cash back on your purchase and installation of 0.50energy-efficient windows Keep your family comfortable by eliminating overheated areas and cold drafts when you install efficient windows. Average annual savings (based on a 2,300 sq. ft. house): Save 270 kwh of electricity when you replace your old windows with qualified energy-efficient windows. Help avoid the emission of about 480 pounds of CO 2 when you purchase and install qualified energy-efficient windows.

13 20 $ cash back when you have your central air conditioner tuned up by a program qualified contractor Stay comfortable and save money by keeping your central air conditioner in tip-top shape. Like your car, your heating and cooling system should be tuned up to ensure it s running efficiently. Save 60 kwh when you have a program qualified contractor tune up your central air conditioner. Help avoid the emission of about 110 pounds of CO 2 when you have a program qualified contractor tune up your central air conditioner.

14 $ cash back when you have your heat pump tuned 75up by a program qualified contractor Relax knowing your heat pump is running efficiently. Regular tuneups can help prevent costly repairs and replacements. Save 535 kwh when you have a program qualified contractor tune-up your heat pump. Help avoid the emission of about 945 pounds of CO 2 when you have a program qualified contractor tune up your heat pump.

15 $ up to cash back when you have a program qualified 300contractor seal and insulate your ducts Both services must be performed at the same time to qualify. Properly sealing and insulating your ducts can improve the comfort of your home and reduce your energy use. Average annual savings (for an electrically heated home): Save 3,775 kwh when you have a program qualified contractor properly seal and insulate your ducts. Help avoid the emission of about 6,685 pounds of CO 2 when you have a program qualified contractor properly seal and insulate your ducts.

16 $ 30 cash back when you recycle your old refrigerator or freezer No age restrictions. Refrigerators and freezers must be in working condition and must be a minimum of 10 cubic feet in size (based on inside measurements). Customers must own the unit(s) being recycled. Limit two units per residential address. Incentive checks will be mailed within 4-6 weeks after the appliance collection. Some restrictions apply. We ll pick up your old appliance for free. You ll pick up $30. Energy savings: You can save up to $150 per year on your electricity bill by getting rid of an old refrigerator or freezer. Models built prior to 1990 can use three or four times the electricity of a new one. More benefits: 95 percent of the refrigerator materials will be recycled. Recycling your old refrigerator or freezer will help prevent about 10 tons of carbon dioxide-equivalent greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere. See ya later, refrigerator Schedule a pick up: rockymountainpower.net/recycle

17 A partnership between Rocky Mountain Power and the Utah Department of Community and Culture provides free weatherization services to income qualifying homeowners and renters living in singlefamily homes, manufactured homes or apartments. A variety of measures such as insulation, energy-efficient showerheads, refrigerator replacements and compact fluorescent light bulbs may be installed to help you keep electricity costs down and make your home more comfortable. To apply, please visit and call the agency listed in your area. Monthly Bill Discount A monthly discount is available to income eligible households. Call the Utah Department of Community and Culture toll free at to learn more and enroll. Home No-Cost Energy Low-Income Savings Weatherization program Program & Bill Discounts housing.utah.gov/wap/contact.html rockymountainpower.net/hes

18 Home Energy Savings Program Terms and Conditions Incentive availability Incentives are available on a first-come, first-served basis according to the postmark date on the application. Please reference the program website at rockymountainpower.net/hes to determine the current status of incentive availability. All equipment and/or services on must your have purchase been purchased of an and ENERGY installed prior to submitting an incentive application. It is required that equipment be purchased and installed on or after January STAR 1, dishwasher Incentive will not exceed purchase price. Applications must include all information requested. Incentives are subject to tariff approval and may change with 45 days notice. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Failure to provide required information may result in the delay or denial of the incentive. Incentive amounts are subject to tariff changes. Purchase a Modified Energy Factor (MEF) 2.0+ clothes washer and receive a $75 incentive, or receive a $50 incentive for a MEF clothes washer. Qualifying customers Residential customers residing in the state of Utah who purchase their electricity from Rocky Mountain Power on rate schedule 1, 2, 3, or 25 qualify. Landlords who own rental properties served by the company in the state of Utah where the tenant is billed on rate schedule 1, 2, 3, or 25 also qualify for this program. Qualifying equipment Qualifying products and services may be found online at rockymountainpower.net/hes, or by calling kilowatt-hours (kwh) of electricity. 7,800 gallons of water compared to a non-qualified model. When you switch to an energy-efficient model you can save about $15. A qualified model can avoid carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions by about 315 pounds. Application details Rocky Mountain Power reserves the right to conduct random inspections to verify information provided on the application. If your application is selected for review, it will not be processed until the review is satisfactorily completed. Incentive qualifications and amounts are subject to change and termination at any time. Rocky Mountain Power customers should visit the program website at rockymountainpower.net/hes. Rocky Mountain Power issues incentives in the form of checks, not utility bill credits. Incentives are paid to the Rocky Mountain Power account holder. Customers are responsible for payment to contractors. Rocky Mountain Power is not responsible if your dealer provides inaccurate information about the amount and/or conditions of the actual incentive and Rocky Mountain Power will not pay incentives for equipment that is mislabeled or misrepresented by dealers regarding incentive qualifications. Incentives are limited to one per qualifying household per equipment type, except in the case of lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. A household may receive incentives on up to 10 qualifying light fixtures and ceiling fans. Households receiving incentives under the may not receive equipment purchase and installation incentives under other Rocky Mountain Power programs.

19 Please visit us at wattsmart.com for more energy-saving answers. Information is available to help you manage energy costs for every room in your home and keep you comfortable. Log on to our website today to learn more about energy efficiency. We ll help you turn the answers on!

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