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Utility Encourages Energy Conservation and Offers Tips for Lower Bills
SAN FRANCISCO - In an effort to lower the nation's energy consumption, the federal government passed the 2005 Federal Energy Policy Act, which includes advancing Daylight Saving Time, beginning this year, from the first Sunday in April to the second Sunday in March to encourage energy savings. The extra hour of daylight is expected to reduce the use of lights and small appliances, which can account for up to 25 percent of a typical homeowner's power consumption. Using less energy means saving money on customers' utility bills.
So as you "Spring Forward" by turning your clock an hour ahead this Sunday, March 11, at 2 a.m., Pacific Gas and Electric Company offers some simple things you can do to conserve energy and lower your bill:

  -- Turn off unneeded lights, computers and appliances.
  -- Clean or change your central heating and air conditioning filter
     monthly.
  -- Install programmable thermostats on central air conditioners and timers
     on lamps.
  -- Seal air leaks around pipes, flues and vents that pass through exterior
     walls, ceilings or floors.
  -- Install energy efficient appliances and windows. For information on
     PG&E rebates, visit www.pge.com/rebates

PG&E has been a leader in developing, implementing, and advocating for strong energy efficiency programs and standards both within California and nationally. Over the past 30 years, our energy efficiency programs have resulted in lifecycle savings of more than 118 million megawatt hours of electricity and avoided the release of over 61 million tons of carbon dioxide.
For more information on how you can save energy and money, please visit Pacific Gas and Electric Company's website at www.pge.com
Source: Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Web site: http://www.pge.com/

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