Save time, money, and energy with these suggestions


 Energy Saving Tips for Businesses from FirstEnergy  Visit the website for links and details regarding current programs, including: Lighting Incentives, HVAC Incentives, Motors and Drives Incentives, Audit Program for County and Local Governments and Schools, Streetlighting, Outdoor Area Lighting, and Traffic Signal Incentives Program, Federal Government Program, Multifamily Program for Common Areas. For Contractors: Request for Qualification for Energy Audit Program (Audit RFQ)


Programmable Thermostats – while a programmable thermostat alone will not save you money, it will make it easier to keep your living space comfortable and prevent you from heating or cooling when you don’t need it. According to the EPA, for every 1 degree reduction in thermostat setting over an 8-hour period, you can save 1% on your heating bill.

Turn on computer energy-saving features – computers use a lot of energy. By turning on the energy-saving features built in to the computer’s operating system, you can start saving electricity instantly. These settings will put your computer to “sleep” when you’re not using it, but still allow it to turn on in seconds when you come back. Be sure to do the same with your monitor, too!

Don’t allow vehicles to idle – does your business receive or make deliveries by diesel truck? Did you know that it is illegal in the state of Pennsylvania for that delivery truck to let its engine idle for more than 15 minutes in a 60-minute period? Diesel idling is estimated to burn 1 billion gallons of fuel nationally each year. Gone are the old engines that used excessive fuel on startup. Eliminating idling reduces fuel consumption and increases air quality.

Encourage alternative transportation – whether employees or customers walk, bike or carpool to your Cranberry-area business, they will help decrease energy use and roadway congestion. Whether you provide premium parking for alternative fuel vehicles, bike racks, or just information for ridesharing groups, the benefits are the same. Cranberry has recently partnered with CommuteInfo a non-profit organization that connects commuters in Southwestern PA. For more information, visit Commuter Information.

Efficiency Options: EnergyStar ratings – EPA’s EnergyStar program was created in 1992 to standardize energy efficiency ratings for appliances. They have since expanded to all types of electronics and home & office products, from vending machines and computers to HVAC and commercial freezers. Each type of product has a comprehensive list of requirements that must be met in order to earn the EnergyStar label. They also provide a great deal of information for homeowners and businesses on how to save energy and money. The following is a list of all business & government products that can carry an EnergyStar label. Visit the EnergyStar website for more information about these products and more.

Building Products Home Sealing - Insulation & Air Sealing Roof Products Windows, Doors and Skylights Computers & Electronics Battery Chargers Computers Displays Enterprise Servers External Power Adapters Imaging Equipment

Commercial Appliances Commercial Clothes Washers Vending Machines Water Coolers Commercial Food Service Equipment Commercial Kitchen Package Commercial Dishwashers Commercial Fryers Commercial Griddles Commercial Hot Food Holding Cabinets Commercial Ice Machines Commercial Ovens Commercial Refrigerators & Freezers Commercial Steam Cookers

Heating & Cooling Air Conditioning, Central Boilers Fans, Ventilating Heat pumps, Geothermal Light Commercial Heating & Cooling Lighting Commercial LED Lighting Light bulbs (CFLs) Light Fixtures

EPA WaterSense website   Save with WaterSense labeled products Water Heater, Gas Condensing Water Heater, Heat Pump Water Heater, High Efficiency Gas Storage Water Heater, Solar Water Heater, Whole Home Gas Tankless

Use low-flow water fixtures – more than half of the energy used by the Cranberry government’s operations is at the wastewater treatment plant. Especially with the Township’s continuing growth, managing water use is a top priority. If you are replacing a faucet, toilet or showerhead, consider getting an EPA WaterSense-labeled product. These fixtures will save you money on your water bills and save Cranberry money on water treatment. As an alternative to a new fixture, try an inexpensive aerator to reduce your water consumption. Learn more about Cranberry's sewer and water department and programs available to business owners. Cranberry Township Sewer & Water