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Online Tool Helps Consumers Manage Energy Costs

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March 30, 2009

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Free and easy way to beat the rising cost

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Online Tool Helps Consumers Manage Energy Costs

Consumers looking to lower their home energy costs now have access to a free and easy way to beat the rising cost of electricity. The Indiana Municipal Power Agency, the City of Lebanon’s wholesale power provider, has launched a free online energy audit designed to help consumers make their homes more energy efficient.

“We want to provide our customers with more control over their home energy use,” commented Mike Martin, General Manager for Lebanon Utilities. “This interactive tool shows consumers exactly how much money they can save if they implement certain conservation measures.”

By simply clicking on the “energy calculators” button, consumers have access to valuable, money-saving tips and personal insight into their individual energy consumption. The Home Energy Calculator enables you to enter details about your home, such as square footage, number of occupants and average temperature settings, as well as information on appliances and electronics. The calculator estimates your annual and monthly electric bills and rates the overall energy efficiency of your home on a scale of 1 to 10.

By making changes on the calculator, such as sealing air leaks in your home or installing energy efficient appliances, you can affect your monthly bill and improve your efficiency rating. The more you do, the more you can virtually watch your bills shrink. Applying those changes in your home means actual savings in your pocket.

The website also contains the operating costs for many of your home’s appliances and electronics, as well as a home energy library filled with the latest in home design and construction techniques and a unique “kids korner” intended to capture the imaginations of young and old alike.