Connections - December 2008 - (Page 19)

www.lancasterchamber.com The bottom line: By following 10 tips for any do-it-yourselfer and calling on the professionals when the job requires gas line or electrical work, a few simple changes can help keep your pad warm without scorching your wallet. ■ Help Your Bottom-Line with The Chamber’s Energy Savings Programs Not only is Chamber membership the best investment you can make in your community – it also provides tangible bottom-line savings through these member-exclusive oﬀerings. LOCAL PERSPECTIVE THE ENERGY CONSERVATIONIST TODD BOWSER Vanguard Development Group’s Vice President Todd Bowser knows a thing or two about trying to save energy. With teenage daughters in the home, he’s constantly reminding them to save energy by limiting how long they stay in the shower and reminding them to turn off the lights when they’re not in the room. His family tries to stay energy efficient by installing a programmable thermostat that drops down to 64 degrees in the evening. “Since I’m a contractor, I went a little overboard when I fixed my home. I replaced the windows, bought new siding, had my house wrapped and had blowin insulation in the attic,” said Bowser. When to call in the professionals: Have professionals install new windows. They’re the biggest hole in the exterior of the building and they can have tons of leaks in the sash. Once the windows are in, don’t forget to add blow-in insulation to exterior walls. Another way to save money is to install a tankless water heater, especially in commercial buildings. They may cost $1,500 to $2,500 to install but they pay for themselves within seven years. The Chamber is partnering with Shipley Energy to offer the Natural Gas Savings Program to provide a discount on Shipley’s already competitive natural gas prices exclusively for Lancaster Chamber member businesses. By combining the purchasing power of Chamber members who use natural gas to heat or operate their business, The Chamber is able to leverage this volume and secure a guaranteed discount off current Shipley prices. The Chamber is partnering with Utility Solutions, Inc. to offer an electricity procurement program and assistance to our members in understanding and navigating the post-rate cap period. By leveraging group buying power and USI’s experience in monitoring market conditions members will be presented with the opportunity to lock in prices when the market drops. To learn more about these bottom-line enhancing opportunities, contact Membership Director Beth Gerber at members@lcci.com today! 100 South Queen Street Lancaster, PA 17608 (717) 397-3531 December 2008 | Connections | 19 http://www.lancasterchamber.com http://www.vanguarddg.com/ http://www.lancasterchamber.com

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