Did you know that New York City is one of the most environmentally conscientious cities in the Unites States?. With a staggering population of over 8,000,000 they do not have the option of not thinking about the environment. 
Some of the effective measures that they have taken include switching 11,000 "Don't Walk" signals to more energy-efficient LED lights that use less than 90% less energy of the average signs. They also replaced 149,000 street lights to a new energy efficient design.
In the average house or apartment in New York City you will find that they use nearly less than half the electricity being used in Chicago and about a quarter of what is being used in the city of Dallas. One contributing factor to this is the energy efficient refrigerators they use.
So how can you personally help yourself and the environment by saving electricity and water? Here are a few tips:
Doing simple things that we were all taught in elementary school like turning off lights that are not being used, turning off the water while brushing your teeth really do make a difference.
Turn off your A/C/Heating unit when you are not using it, fix any leaky faucets you have, practice smart lawn watering techniques (especially if you live in the desert), replace any halogen light bulbs you may have with a more energy efficient alternative and you are sure to see a lower energy and power bill.
Not only would your bill be lower, you would also be making a difference in the environment. I know that it may not seem like much but if everyone did it, just imagine the impact!
Our program here at Renaissance Power and Gas also helps. If you are in New York City and are interested in enrolling, please inquire below.
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