• Watching the Super Bowl on your big screen TV?

           February 5 , 2010

     If you're looking for a new big screen TV to watch the big game, think Energy Star. Also, remember rear projection uses the least amount of energy, followed by LCDs, then plasmas. Taking the energy efficiency of a new TV into consideration is smart. Today’s TVs and all the connected components like DVRs (Digital Video Recorders), DVD players, and speakers can add nearly $200 to your energy bill annually.

• 101 Low Cost/No Cost Home Energy-Saving Measures

           January 13 , 2010

    How would you like to know 101 ways to save money on your electric bill...   Click on "Energy Savings" to the left and download our brochure, "Low Cost/No Cost Energy Saving Measures".

• Seal leaks and save money

           December 2009

     You wouldn't leave your door wide open with the heat on high. Drafts can sneak through cracks and holes in your home or business' building envelope (the barrier between your indoor and outdoor environment) and waste 5-30 percent of household heating, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

     You want a tight building envelope. Check for drafts around doors, windows, in attics and around the chimney. Visit http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=diy.diy_index for a DIY guide for sealing and insulating with Energy Star.

     Note -- The IRS will provide a tax credit (worth 30 percent of the cost of materials up to $1500) to homeowners who improve their home's building envelope in 2009-2010. Visit http://energytaxincentives.org/consumers/insulation_etc.php for more information.

• Weatherization assistance available!

          December 2009

     Visit www.waptac.org to get weatherization assistance prior to the cold weather.  Also visit www.prvoinc.org to learn about weatherization grants. These grants are designed to reduce energy costs for eligible clients by making their homes more energy efficient. Weatherization focuses on assisting primarily the elderly, disabled and low-income families with young children.  Energy efficiency education is provided for each household weatherized.

• Apply for Stimulus Weatherization grants from Pearl River Valley Opportunity, Inc.

          November 2009

     Home weatherization reduces energy costs by improving the efficiency of your home. Low-income residents are eligible for weatherization grants from PRVO. Call 601-736-9564 for more details or visit www.prvoinc.org.

- "Weatherization Works" brochure

• Singing River Electric is one of south Mississippi's first official CFL bulb recycling centers

     Until now, finding a recycling center in south Mississippi has not been possible. Singing River Electric however, recently made all local offices official bulb recycling centers. Drop-off buckets are positioned at all offices to receive any unbroken CFL bulbs which will be sent off and recycled.

     For more information on CFL efficiencies, click on lighting calculator button to the right.