Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Tips from SDG&E for your business
10 Easy Energy Savings Tips
What are the best and quickest ways for a business to save? Taking a few proactive steps to reduce energy usage can conserve natural resources, lower energy costs and save money:
Reduce lighting where possible and take advantage of natural daylight. Turning lights off or dimming them during the day allows for lower energy costs and a more comfortable environment. Also, remove excess lighting, and turn off signage and other lights not necessary for security and safety.
Install occupancy sensors. These inexpensive devices can reduce lighting costs by up to 40 percent by turning off lights in unoccupied areas.
Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), which can last up to ten times longer. CFLs provide the same amount of (light) lumens as standard incandescent bulbs, but use up to 75 percent less energy.
Replace incandescent lights in exit signs with LED fixtures, which can reduce costs of these signs by up to 95 percent.
Adjust the thermostat down in the winter and up in the summer and shut off when not in use. Even a few degrees can significantly reduce heating and air conditioning costs.
Install programmable thermostats or time clocks to automatically control temperature settings on heating and air conditioning equipment.
Turn off or set office equipment to power down when not in use. Turning off one computer and monitor nightly and on weekends can save up to $80 a year. And setting PCs, monitors and copiers to use sleep mode when not in use can help cut energy costs by up to 50 percent.
Lower the thermostat on your water heater. 120° F is sufficient for many common uses. A 10° F reduction can save up to 5 percent on water heating costs.
Invest in energy-efficient equipment. When upgrading or adding new equipment, look for the ENERGY STAR® symbol, which indicates the equipment meets federal standards for energy efficiency.
Call SDG&E about our energy efficiency services and rebates at (800) 644-6133.
What are the best and quickest ways for a business to save? Taking a few proactive steps to reduce energy usage can conserve natural resources, lower energy costs and save money:
Reduce lighting where possible and take advantage of natural daylight. Turning lights off or dimming them during the day allows for lower energy costs and a more comfortable environment. Also, remove excess lighting, and turn off signage and other lights not necessary for security and safety.
Install occupancy sensors. These inexpensive devices can reduce lighting costs by up to 40 percent by turning off lights in unoccupied areas.
Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), which can last up to ten times longer. CFLs provide the same amount of (light) lumens as standard incandescent bulbs, but use up to 75 percent less energy.
Replace incandescent lights in exit signs with LED fixtures, which can reduce costs of these signs by up to 95 percent.
Adjust the thermostat down in the winter and up in the summer and shut off when not in use. Even a few degrees can significantly reduce heating and air conditioning costs.
Install programmable thermostats or time clocks to automatically control temperature settings on heating and air conditioning equipment.
Turn off or set office equipment to power down when not in use. Turning off one computer and monitor nightly and on weekends can save up to $80 a year. And setting PCs, monitors and copiers to use sleep mode when not in use can help cut energy costs by up to 50 percent.
Lower the thermostat on your water heater. 120° F is sufficient for many common uses. A 10° F reduction can save up to 5 percent on water heating costs.
Invest in energy-efficient equipment. When upgrading or adding new equipment, look for the ENERGY STAR® symbol, which indicates the equipment meets federal standards for energy efficiency.
Call SDG&E about our energy efficiency services and rebates at (800) 644-6133.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Fire Prevention Week
October 5 - 11, 2008
Each year, the week surrounding the date of October 9th is celebrated as National Fire Prevention Week. Why October 9th? The date commemorates the infamous “Great Chicago Fire” of 1871 that killed 250 people and destroyed over 17,000 homes
More on Fire Prevention Week from Cal Fire
http://www.fire.ca.gov/communications/communications_firesafety_firepreventionweek.php
CAL FIRE responds to over 300,000 emergencies and calls for service each year. Over 5,000 of these emergencies are fires inside homes and other buildings. That’s why the theme of Fire Prevention Week 2008 is “Prevent Home Fires!”
From October 5-11, 2008, CAL FIRE and fire departments across the country will be encouraging their communities to check their homes for fire hazards. With a little extra caution, preventing the leading causes of home fires – cooking, heating, electrical and smoking-materials – is within their power.
3. Everyday Electrical Safety
Keep lamps, light fixtures, and light bulbs away from anything that can burn, such as lamp shades, bedding, curtains, and clothing.
Replace cracked and damaged electrical cords.
Never use extension cords for permanent wiring. Consider having additional circuits or receptacles added by a qualified electrician.
Homes with young children should have tamper-resistant electrical receptacles.
Each year, the week surrounding the date of October 9th is celebrated as National Fire Prevention Week. Why October 9th? The date commemorates the infamous “Great Chicago Fire” of 1871 that killed 250 people and destroyed over 17,000 homes
More on Fire Prevention Week from Cal Fire
http://www.fire.ca.gov/communications/communications_firesafety_firepreventionweek.php
CAL FIRE responds to over 300,000 emergencies and calls for service each year. Over 5,000 of these emergencies are fires inside homes and other buildings. That’s why the theme of Fire Prevention Week 2008 is “Prevent Home Fires!”
From October 5-11, 2008, CAL FIRE and fire departments across the country will be encouraging their communities to check their homes for fire hazards. With a little extra caution, preventing the leading causes of home fires – cooking, heating, electrical and smoking-materials – is within their power.
3. Everyday Electrical Safety
Keep lamps, light fixtures, and light bulbs away from anything that can burn, such as lamp shades, bedding, curtains, and clothing.
Replace cracked and damaged electrical cords.
Never use extension cords for permanent wiring. Consider having additional circuits or receptacles added by a qualified electrician.
Homes with young children should have tamper-resistant electrical receptacles.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
we'll help
If you have an electrical question and need an immediate answer give us a call. You can also contact us thru our website www.NorthCountyElectric.com and attached a picture or file to the contact form. We will gladly assist you and we are alway available to come to your site anywhere in San Diego County.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Get energy-saving light bulbs for your home. At no cost!
Saturday August 9, 2008 10am-2pm at Civic Center Plaza in front of Oceanside Public Library 330N. Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054
Come to the SDG&E lighting exchange and trade up to 5 incandescent light bulbs (75W or higher) for th esame number of new, energy efficient light bulbs (100W equivalent). Also, you can trade up to 2 halogen lamps for 2 new energy-efficient torchiere lamps-a combined value of over $100! Must bring bulbs, lamps, CA ID, SDG&E bill with you. To learn more call 1-800-411-7343
Come to the SDG&E lighting exchange and trade up to 5 incandescent light bulbs (75W or higher) for th esame number of new, energy efficient light bulbs (100W equivalent). Also, you can trade up to 2 halogen lamps for 2 new energy-efficient torchiere lamps-a combined value of over $100! Must bring bulbs, lamps, CA ID, SDG&E bill with you. To learn more call 1-800-411-7343
Saving Energy
Your lights
Lighting can account for about 12% of your monthly bill
(9% for all-electric homes). If each household in San Diego
replaced four 100-watt incandescent lights with equivalent
27-watt compact fluorescent lights (CFLs), 292,000 kilowatthours
would be saved each year. Enough to power over
60,000 homes for a year.
Saving energy in lighting costs can be as easy as replacing
incandescent light bulbs with CFLs, which use 75% less energy
and last up to ten times longer. Each year, the United States
throws away 1.741 billion incandescent bulbs—enough to fill
two Qualcomm Stadiums. With each CFL, you’ll throw away
nine fewer bulbs.
Dim the lights
Consider buying solid-state dimmer switches. They
can increase incandescent bulb life while reducing
electric consumption and cost.
Motion sensors make sense
Replace light switches with motion or occupancy sensors,
which make the lights go on or off when someone enters
or leaves a room. Motion sensors are perfect for the garage,
exterior or security lighting.
Let timers take on the task
If you sometimes forget to turn off the lights, think about
buying a timer to turn lights off and on automatically.
Try photocells
Photocells automatically turn on your lights when the sun
goes down. Then, when the sun rises, the photocell turns
the lights off. They’re great for outdoor or security lighting.
Lighting can account for about 12% of your monthly bill
(9% for all-electric homes). If each household in San Diego
replaced four 100-watt incandescent lights with equivalent
27-watt compact fluorescent lights (CFLs), 292,000 kilowatthours
would be saved each year. Enough to power over
60,000 homes for a year.
Saving energy in lighting costs can be as easy as replacing
incandescent light bulbs with CFLs, which use 75% less energy
and last up to ten times longer. Each year, the United States
throws away 1.741 billion incandescent bulbs—enough to fill
two Qualcomm Stadiums. With each CFL, you’ll throw away
nine fewer bulbs.
Dim the lights
Consider buying solid-state dimmer switches. They
can increase incandescent bulb life while reducing
electric consumption and cost.
Motion sensors make sense
Replace light switches with motion or occupancy sensors,
which make the lights go on or off when someone enters
or leaves a room. Motion sensors are perfect for the garage,
exterior or security lighting.
Let timers take on the task
If you sometimes forget to turn off the lights, think about
buying a timer to turn lights off and on automatically.
Try photocells
Photocells automatically turn on your lights when the sun
goes down. Then, when the sun rises, the photocell turns
the lights off. They’re great for outdoor or security lighting.
How to Shut Off Your Electricity
How to Shut Off Your Electricity
It is important to know where all your home’s electrical panels are located and how to turn the electricity off in case of emergency. (There may be more than one panel.)
Your home may be equipped with fuses or circuit breakers.
If your house has fuses, you will find a knife switch handle or pullout fuse that should be marked "MAIN."
If your home has circuit breakers, you may need to open the metal door of the breaker box to reveal the circuit breakers (never remove the metal cover). The main circuit breaker should be clearly marked showing “ON” and “OFF” positions.
Remove all the small fuses or turn off all the small breakers first, then shut off the “MAIN."
If you have any sub-electrical panels next to the main fuse box or breaker panel or in other parts of the home, in an emergency shut them off, too. Shorts can sometimes develop that cause a circuit to bypass the breaker or fuse.
It is important to know where all your home’s electrical panels are located and how to turn the electricity off in case of emergency. (There may be more than one panel.)
Your home may be equipped with fuses or circuit breakers.
If your house has fuses, you will find a knife switch handle or pullout fuse that should be marked "MAIN."
If your home has circuit breakers, you may need to open the metal door of the breaker box to reveal the circuit breakers (never remove the metal cover). The main circuit breaker should be clearly marked showing “ON” and “OFF” positions.
Remove all the small fuses or turn off all the small breakers first, then shut off the “MAIN."
If you have any sub-electrical panels next to the main fuse box or breaker panel or in other parts of the home, in an emergency shut them off, too. Shorts can sometimes develop that cause a circuit to bypass the breaker or fuse.
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