Cold Weather Minute: Wrap Your Water Heater for Additional Energy Savings
January 29, 2010
Water heating can account for nearly 19 percent of a home energy bill. A $25 water heater insulation blanket will pay for itself over one winter and continue to save you money throughout the year. In addition to the insulation blanket around the tank, don’t forget to insulate hot water pipes and turn the heater off when you’re on vacation.
Learn more tips to save energy, safely heat your home and save money this winter.
Contact: Mike Marcus
(724) 416-6333
(724) 579-3695 (cell)
mmarcus@nisource.com
In an effort to help customers manage winter heating bills, Columbia Gas of Maryland today releases the seventh in a series of ongoing public service announcements called “Cold Weather Minute” to print and broadcast media outlets across Columbia Gas of Maryland service areas. These tips are aimed at helping customers manage their energy bills this winter heating season by using energy wisely.
About Columbia Gas of Maryland
Columbia Gas of Maryland serves approximately 33,000 customers in Garrett, Allegany and Washington counties. It is one of the 10 energy distribution companies of NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI). NiSource distribution companies serve 3.8 million natural gas and electric customers primarily in nine states. Visit Columbia Gas of Maryland online at www.ColumbiaGasMd.com.