Hammering on Efficiency

• Tackle short payback measures first
  • Read 12 Easy Ways to Save Energy Dollars at Home - Email us to receive your copy.
  • Check out these energy-saving tips.
  • Use Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) where possible
  • Add Insulation and Replace Old Leaky Windows
    • You may even qualify for a Clearwater Power rebate and federal tax credits.
• Take advantage of rebates on big ticket items
  • EnergyStar Clothes Washers - $50 rebate
  • High Efficiency Heating Systems
  • Ductless Heat Pumps - $1,500 rebate
  • Central Heat Pumps - $300 to $1,900 rebate
    
• Talk to your tax advisor about tax credits
  • EnergyStar.gov/taxcredits has a list of measures that qualify.
  • In general, tax credits are for up to 30% of measure cost up to a maximum of $1,500 for tax years 2009 and 2010 combined.
  • There is also a 30% tax credit for renewable energy projects that has no maximum limit.
    Geothermal heat pumps qualify for this credit.

Smoothing Out Those Bills
Login to your Clearwater Power account to sign up for any of these Smooth Sailing billing programs.

• Budget Billing
  • Take the ups and downs out of your CPC bill
  • Sign up at any time
• Auto-Pay
  • Your CPC bill will be automatically deducted from your bank account each month.
• E-Bill
  • Receive your electric bill by e-mail.
  • It's quick, it's easy...and there is no paper to keep track of.
• Auto-Meter
  • Automatic meters send a meter reading to our office via a powerline carrier signal.
  • Only $3.25 per month.
  • If you sign up for Budget Billing, E-Bill and Auto-Pay, CPC will give you the Auto-Meter for FREE!
• Pay By Card
  • Pay your bill using Visa or Mastercard with no transaction fee.
  • Automatic recurring transactions for members on budget billing.
  • Pay in person, by phone or by logging in to your CPC account online.
• Online Billing
  • View your bill on our website anytime.
  • Convenient PDF format for easy printing.
  • Previous 13 months bills are available for viewing.