Up and Coming Weekly is a weekly publication in Fayetteville, NC and Fort Bragg, NC area offering local news, views, arts, entertainment and community event and business information.
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November 2010 • Make a Powerful Difference ~ Give to Project People Who Care During the cold winter weather, remember those less fortunate with a contribution to Project : People Who Care. Just add a donation amount to your utility bill (Bank draft customers, call 483-1382 for other options). Others can send donations to : Project: P.W.C. • P.O. Box 7000 Fayetteville, NC 28302. Funds are administered by the Salvation Army to help those most in need with their electric bill. PWC on the Air Join host, Wendy Riddle, for PWC Connections airing on Time Warner Community Channels 7 and 60 on Tuesdays. Ch. 7 - Nov 2, 16, 30 - 8 pm Ch. 60 - Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10 am and 4 pm Learn about: • PWC Job Opportunities • Preparing your home for winter • Operation Christmas Child PWC is proud to continue its designation as a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) for providing its customers with the highest degree of reliable and safe electric service, making your PWC electric services a great value. 2 UCW NOVEMBER 3-9, 2010 Customer Service - Now Located at 955 Old Wilmington Road Telephone Service 483-1382 Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, excluding holidays We’re On It! 1-877-OUR-PWC1 24-Hour Emergency Visit Us Online Pay the easy way at: www.faypwc.com WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Tips for Saving Energy and Working Safely this Fall The average American family spends about $1,300 a year on utility bills. As cooler fall weather approaches, you could find yourself spending more to stay warm than you really need to. Energy-saving tips can help you make small but meaningful changes that will keep the cold air out and save you some cash. Seal Leaks: Add weather stripping around your entry doors. Heat can easily leak out through the spacing surrounding the doorway. This instantly eliminates cold drafts. Chimney: Fall is the perfect time to inspect the chimney in preparation of the first fire of the season. Hire a professional chimney sweep once a year to clean away soot and creosote, which can cause a fire. They also will inspect your flue, vent systems and pipes to make sure everything is connected and free of rust. Furnace: Every year, you should schedule an appointment with a heating and air conditioning technician to inspect your furnace before you need to turn it on to heat your home. The technician will make sure that there are no gas leaks and that everything is in working order. Be sure to replace filters regularly. If you need a new furnace, you should consider buying one that’s rated 90 percent or higher in energy efficiency. Replacing an old furnace with a more energy- efficient one can result in up to 30 percent savings. Be sure to look for the Energy Star label. Insulation: Installing insulation could be the cheapest way to make the most impact when it comes to energy savings. Lay insulation in the basement, attic and crawl space. You also can blow insulation into the inside of your exterior walls to retain heat during colder months. Windows: Heat gets sucked away through drafty windows, electrical outlets, light switches and other interior openings. Install foam gaskets behind outlets and switches to keep heat inside. Close unused outlets with plastic safety caps. Use caulk to seal openings around windows. Make sure your windows are locked to help keep heat inside. (source: ehow.com) Save on Energy Star Appliances during Tax-Free Weekend Get a double savings when you purchase Energy Star Appliances during Tax-Free Weekend Nov. 5-7, 2010. All Energy Star qualified products will be exempt from sales tax when purchased between 12:01am, Nov. 5 and 11:59 pm on Nov. 7. Energy Star is the trusted, government-backed symbol for energy efficiency to help us all save money and protect the environment through use of energy-efficient products and practices. The Energy Star label was established to make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort. Energy Star qualified products include washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, ceiling fans, air conditioners and even thermostats. So when you purchase an Energy Star item during Tax-Free Weekend – you not only save at the time of purchase, but you’ll be saving energy and money for years to come.