Eau Claire, Wisconsin (May 20, 2020) –There are energy-saving advantages to being at home during these challenging times – avoiding the commute and saving fuel is a big one. But it also means that you may be using more energy at home than you would otherwise.
Research has shown that customers are interested in ways to manage their energy usage, so in addition to providing tips on Xcel Energy’s web site, we want to remind customers of the FREE Focus packs that are made available from FOCUS ON ENERGY®, Wisconsin’s statewide energy efficiency and renewable resources program.
There are six varieties of packs, each containing a different mix of energy-saving products, including LED light bulbs. Something as simple as replacing ten typical, 60-watt incandescent bulbs with high-efficiency LED bulbs can save a homeowner as much as $350 a year, and LEDs have been shown to last many times longer than incandescent, halogen and CFL bulbs.
Other items in the packs include faucet aerators, high-efficiency shower heads, pipe insulation tape and advanced power strips.
Xcel Energy customers are eligible if a Focus pack hasn’t been delivered to their home in the past three years. Renters must get their landlord’s permission to install pack contents in apartments.
Call 800-230-4701 or visit the website to order. The Focus packs usually arrive 4-6 weeks after the order is placed. Get additional energy saving tips at www.xcelenergy.com.
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