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When it comes to what something weighs or measures, you should get what you pay for. The Department of Consumer Protection, through its Weights & Measures Division, aims to keep businesses honest and to crack down on those people who short-change customers. Here is some advice on what you can do to prevent problems.
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a federally funded program administered by the Westchester County Department of Social Services that assists eligible low-income, elderly and disabled people with their home heating costs.
These pages are filled with valuable information to help you save money by reducing your energy use. It’s easy to do, and it doesn’t matter if energy is plentiful or scarce: wasting energy diminishes your lifestyle and saving energy improves it.
Global warming refers to a rise in average global temperature due to human activities. Learn how to protect our planet from global warming.
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Get tips on what to look for when purchasing a major appliance to make sure it is energy efficient. Find out about conserving energy and water when using a refrigerator, freezer or washing machine or dryer. Save electricty and save money.
Stop wasting water. Learn how much water you can save by doing several little things such as taking shorter showers, fixing leaks, running only full loads of the dishwasher and laundry machine, and installing water saving fixtures.
Commercial enterprises, such as hospitals, schools and factories, use a great deal of enegry. Therefore, even simple and relatively small energy-conversation measures can save a great deal of money (and help the environment). Find out how to reduce the energy used by elevators, escalators, generators, motors, etc.
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