Towards the end of last year, IDT Energy split from IDT Telecom, becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of Genie Energy. Genie Energy is a merger between IDT Energy and Genie Oil and Gas, the latter which develops unconventional energy initiatives like ongoing oil shale development projects in Colorado and Israel.
There is one Chairman of the Board of both IDT Energy and Genie Energy – Howard Jonas. He is excited about the new venture. He said, “Genie Energy holds tremendous promise. Its retail energy side is growing at a healthy pace, while our pioneering work on energy extraction technologies from unconventional resources will ultimately make liquid transportation fuels considerably more secure, accessible and affordable on a global scale.”
There are many ways for one to save on their IDT Energy (or other utility service provider) bills. This can be done by looking around the house and following some easy-to-implement tips. In the kitchen for example, there are many ‘do’s’ and ‘don’ts’. If you have a dishwasher, don’t pre-wash your dishes. Too many people end up basically doing their dishes twice which is both an energy- and time-killer. Today, with dishwashers such as TrueSteam technology from LG, it is absolutely unnecessary to pre-wash dishes since they use high-pressure steam particles to remove food residue. Since this also has an easy rack system which enables the interior to be custom-tailored to your requirements, it might be worth making the investment.
Next, one should assess their laundry situation. The US Department of Energy has found that Americans do an average of 7 ½ loads of laundry each week. Consider how some of these can be eliminated; sometimes people just put clothing into the laundry hamper because they don’t want to fold it up and put it away again. Is an item of clothing really dirty and in need of a wash after it has been worn for an hour or so during a non-active period? Think about it and you could make significant savings on the time and energy you spend on your laundry each week.
One way of saving money on utility bills like IDT Energy, is, when purchasing a property, to seek out efficient, net-zero homes. Today, these are substantially dropping in price. For example, the first net-zero home to be built in Buckeye, is owned by the Ploesers who now enjoy substantially lower utility bills. What this means is that everything in and out of the house is energy-efficient as well as energy-saving items built into the home. This makes a huge difference as, until now, these items have been added on. When it is within the actual building, the savings one makes will be much bigger.
How It Works
These net-zero homes use the sun when it’s shining to create even more energy than one would ever need for their home. This means the utility meter goes backwards and actually earns credit. When the sun goes down, at night, when one needs energy and the sun isn’t shining, that credit can be used. Ultimately, in the winter therefore one can make money and it can be used for the summer and their utility bills will still remain low.
So these homes – that at one point were quite costly – are now seriously worth considering for their affordability, environmental-friendliness and utility saving strengths.
The Department of Energy has recently provided nine energy saving tips on refrigerator use. In its Cebu City seminar entitled ‘Electricity Conservation in Schools and Households,’ the DOE gave its presentation. Led by engineer Jan Ramos, the Department’s science research specialist II, it was felt that this was important since refrigerator use is one of the most cumbersome energy consumers in the household, accounting for up to a fifth of total energy use. Thus, by finding easy ways on how to reduce it, IDT Energy customers could be making staggering reductions in their bills.
Here are the ideas he promoted:
1. Look for a refrigerator with the highest Energy Efficiency Factor (EFF)
2. Close the refrigerator door as quickly as possible
3. Regular defrost the refrigerator
4. Ensure food that goes into the refrigerator has been cooled to room temperature as often as possible
5. Ensure liquids are covered well – spills cause the motor to work harder than necessary
6. Set up the refrigerator as far away from the stove as possible so that the heat doesn’t impact it
7. Ensure the refrigerator is not overcrowded
8. Check for leaking gaskets in the refrigerator on a regular basis
9. Regularly clean the refrigerator’s compressor units and condensers.
In Massachusetts, a water-saving campaign has recently begun led by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, and the Delta Faucet Company. When such devices are installed, substantial savings on IDT Energy (or other utility service provider) bills can be made.
To kick off the campaign, an event was held in Brighton last week, entitled, “Fix a Leak Week.” The idea is to make Americans aware of the importance of fixing their leaks which will not only save water, but will also save up to 10 percent on utility bills.
In order to achieve this, a whole slew of volunteer plumbers from Plumbers Local 12 installed more than 375 water saving devices at low-income housing properties last week. It seems that households in America shockingly waste over a trillion gallons of water every year. This can be avoided as a lot of the wastage is due to leaks spewing from various fixtures as well as pipes, toilets and showerheads.
During the 4th annual Fix a Leak Week, March 12-18, EPA’s WaterSense program educated Americans about the importance of fixing leaks around the home, which will save water and nearly 10 percent on utility bills.
To help the environment and save money on your utility bills with IDT Energy (or any other service provider), putting energy-saving tips into practice can make a big difference. This is crucial for both people at home and those in the workplace. But there are clearly not enough of these tips being implemented. While there are some companies purchasing power-efficient products and services that will save them money in the long-term, according to a survey conducted by the Climate Change Business Forum, these are few and far between. This is despite the fact that close to three-quarters of those companies surveyed put climate change at a top business priority. Should there be a huge change in the climate, increasing power costs will result as well as problematic and extreme weather disruptions. The most vulnerable industries will be the banking and financial services. Clearly therefore, just a few small changes can make a huge difference to both one’s utility bills and the environment in the long-term.
It seems that the better the buildings are constructed, the lower one’s utility bills will be…eventually. This is great news for everyone, whether you are using IDT Energy or any other company. If you insulate your building well and ensure all steps have been taken to reduce energy consumption, you at least know you are doing your part. So how do you do this?
According to a recent report from Architecture 2030, by making various changes at the construction level, the US building sector will save trillions of dollars in energy costs and, at the same time, conserve huge amounts of resources throughout the country. This translates into big savings for Americans, since, if the estimation is correct, between now and 2030, a staggering $3.7 trillion will be saved on energy costs due to emissions projections and decreased usage, which is largely the result of greener building practices.
Thus it seems like for those wanting to save on their IDT Energy bills, one smart way to do it is to plan ahead.
The mission at IDT Energy is to “reduce your annual energy expenses.” So, if getting great service AND paying less is important to you, it might be worth looking into changing utility providers. But, the question you may be asking is, how does IDT Energy achieve this mission statement? When utility rates increase and decrease at different times of the year, IDT Energy investigates the various different wholesale energy markets to find the best rates for YOU, the client. IDT Energy works in conjunction with different local utilities which are always on top of reading the meters; ensuring accurate and timely service billing; providing excellent customer service and more. All our professionals in the customer service section are accessible, based right here in America.
So for top quality AND reasonably-priced utility services, check out IDT Energy.
Since the deregulation laws were enforced, for those living in New York, there are a variety of different energy service providers available. So one really needs to read the fine print to find out which one offers the best deals and services. IDT Energy for example, offers its customers good quality service through taking advantage of the world’s natural resources in an effort to protect the environment. The energy it provides is thus “green,” having been generated from renewable sources like running water, sun and wind.
Knowing that the money our customers spend through IDT Energy is beneficial to the economy, security and environment is an attractive prospect. Making the air cleaner and healthier is good for you and for America. It thus makes sense to go green as much as possible. IDT Energy is looking to today and the future of the country.
It seems like we are creating the need for more and more electricity with all our new technological advances and devices. We use up so much more energy these days as we have so many more mobile devices, when they charge. This is even the situation if they are plugged in and turned off. So what is the solution?
No matter what energy service provider you are using – IDT Energy or one of the others in America – everyone wants to save on their utility bills. Well, there may be a solution available soon. Bracketron – an electronics company – is working on a new line of chargers for mobile gadgets and batteries using a technology that completely eliminates vampire power – the power that isn’t necessary and is becoming extremely costly to US consumers. The charger will have the capacity to detect when the device is fully charged/unplugged and will then shut down automatically. They thus use no idle power and energy is saved which also gives the device’s batteries longer life as top-off charging time is limited.
