Watt Watchers--Energy conservation for your home

Watt Watchers is Allegheny Power's program to help customers learn more about saving energy and money. We are committed to helping our customers make smart energy choices. We have energy conservation programs and information that will help you manage your electric bill and use energy more efficiently. Check this page for the latest in new programs and energy conservation information.
   

Energy Efficiency Kits Available Online
As part of its Watt Watchers: Use Energy Wisely Campaign, customers can now purchase discounted energy-saving products online at www.apwattwatchers.com.

Allegheny offers two kits containing energy-efficient products:

  • Compact Fluorescent Light Kit contains two energy-saving bulbs.
  • Deluxe Kit, which contains an assortment of bulbs, efficient water dispensers, draft sealing materials and educational tips for even more savings.
 

The ENERGY STAR Change a Light, Change the World Campaign is a national call-to-action from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to encourage every individual to help change the world, one light — one energy-saving step — at a time. Click here to read more about Change a Light.

To kick off its “Earth Day Pledge” initiative, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is encouraging consumers to make a pledge to replace at least one of their incandescent light bulbs with an energy saving compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) as a way to conserve energy this Earth Day, April 22. Read more.

   

Allegheny is proud to become an ENERGY STAR Partner. This is just one of the exciting new programs we are offering to help our customers. We invite you to explore the ENERGY STAR web site to learn more about energy efficiency and conservation.

On-line Tools from ENERGY STAR - take a look at these sites for ideas on how to save energy and make your home more comfortable.

ENERGY STAR Home Advisor - You can get customized recommendations for improving energy efficiency and comfort at home by using EPA’s new online ENERGY STAR Home Advisor.  By entering your Zip Code and some basic information, you can see recommended home improvement projects to increase energy efficiency and comfort

ENERGY STAR @ Home - The interactive ENERGY STAR @ Home Tool takes you on a room-by-room tour of a house to teach about energy-efficiency offer ideas that can save money, protect the environment, and improve year-round comfort.

Energy Conservation Programs & Information

Allegheny Power is proud to become an ENERGY STAR partner. ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. Results are already adding up. Americans, with the help of ENERGY STAR, saved enough energy in 2006 alone to avoid greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those from 25 million cars — all while saving $14 billion on their utility bills. For more information, visit www.energystar.gov.

 West Penn Power Sustainable Energy Fund (WPPSEF)
The WPPSEF was originally established in 1998 as part of a settlement agreement with West Penn Power and the Public Utility Service Commission.  The fund was created to provide financing to develop and/or support projects that will conserve energy, promote sustainable and clean energy sources, and educate Pennsylvanians about conservation and the environment. To learn more about the WPPSEF, visit www.wppsef.org. 

PA Home Energy Program
The PHE is a program created to provide homeowners with access to certified contractors who can facilitate a state-of-the-art energy audit, make recommendations on improvements, and offer resources to implement those improvements via a network of trained and certified contractors.  To learn more about this program, please visit their web site at www.pahomeenergy.com.