Stretching Your Dollar

In today's economy, homeowners constantly search for methods to save money, especially when it comes to supplying our homes with energy. Listed below are some helpful hints to help stretch your dollar a little more:

•· enroll in Baltimore Gas & Electric's Peak Reward Program: Peak Rewards is part of the BGE Smart Energy Savers Program which can help you conserve energy and save money. You could receive summer bill credits of $50-$100 and, those who choose the new Honeywell programmable thermostat, can also save up to 15% each year on their heating and cooling costs! To enroll or learn more, log onto http://peakrewards.bgesmartenergy.com/.

•· have your electric supplied by a different vendor: Viridian Energy offers reduced rates, no enrollment fee and no cancellation fee without signing a contract. Enrollment is fast and easy. It only takes a few minutes of your time and no one has to come to your house to set anything up. Just make sure you have your latest utility bill handy when you click or call to sign up. Sign up at www.viridian.com/george today!

•· Receive a home energy audit: A Home Performance Energy Audit is a thorough approach to identifying the inefficient energy sources that may also be creating an uncomfortable and possibly unhealthy home as well. BGE Home offers audits as well as Brennan & Company Architects in Catonsville. These audits do cost money but could save you cash in the long run. To schedule an audit or find out more, please contact BGE Home at 1-888-BGE-HOME(option 8) or log onto Brennan & Company Architects at www.brennanarch.com.

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