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We are committed to ensuring our neighborhoods are clean, landscaped, and presentable for a safe environment and a proud place for youth and adults to live, work and play.
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We are committed to providing helpful information so that our fans and community can become aware of energy efficiency tips and the importance of conserving natural resources.
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We are committed to preserving Louisiana's shoreline through coastal restoration initiatives that provide awareness and volunteer outreach in our community.
Check Your Energy Use
A home energy audit is one of the best ways to learn how much energy your home uses and be advised on the most cost-effective ways to reduce energy use.
Stop Leaky Ducts
If you seal up the ductwork, windows, and other leaks in the house, this can also reduce the AC size needed.
Use the Right Size AC Unit
When replacing cooling equipment, correctly sizing your AC is very important to energy use and comfort in your home.
Weatherize Your Home
You can save 10% or more on your energy bill by stopping the air leaks in your home. Warm air leaking into your home in summer can waste a lot of energy by making your AC work harder to cool off incoming air.
Maintaining Cooling System for Optimum Performance
Proper maintenance of your system can reduce energy use and extend its lifetime.
Individual Air Conditioners
Buying AC units to cool a few rooms costs less than installing central air.
Central AC and Heat Pumps
Central air conditioners and air source heat pumps are both widely used in the U.S. and are the best option for maintaining comfort in areas that experience high humidity.
Lamp Maintenance to Enhance Efficiency
Aging and dirt on fixtures, lamps and room surfaces can reduce total illumination by 50% or more, while lights continue drawing full power.
ENERGY STAR Light Fixtures
Light fixtures that have earned the ENERGY STAR approval combine quality and attractive design with the highest levels of energy-efficiency available today.
Fluorescent Lamp Disposal
CFLs save energy and last a long time. When they do burn out, remember to properly recycle them.
Outdoor Lighting for Decoration and Security
Exterior lighting is one of the best places to use CFLs because of their long life.
CFLs vs. Incandescent
Fluorescent lamps are much more efficient than incandescent (standard) bulbs and last about 4 to 10 times longer.
Changing Light Fixtures
By changing light fixtures or the position of lamps you can brighten your room while using less energy.
When To Replace Your Furnace Or Boiler
Old gas furnaces that have a pilot light are typically only about 65% efficient, while the least efficient systems made today are 80% efficient.
Weatherizing Your Home
You can save 10% or more on your energy bill by stopping air leaks in your home.
Setting Your Aquastat
The aquastat can be set manually to 140ºF (120ºF with condensing boilers), reducing fuel consumption by 5-10%.
Choosing The Right Window
Replacing windows can save you money in reduced energy bills and many utilities provide rebates for such purchases.
Adjusting Your Thermostat
In most homes, you can save about 2% of your heating bill for each degree that you lower the thermostat for at least 8 hours each day.
Reduce Your Heating Costs
Heating homes in the Southeast accounts for about 20-30% of home energy costs, up to 35-50% in colder parts of the country, and is often the largest energy expense in our homes.
Carpool When Possible
Carpool whenever possible and fill up a seat that's already going your way.
Choose an Efficient Vehicle
A car that gets 20 miles per gallon will emit about 50 tons of carbon dioxide over its lifetime.
Use Renewable Fuels
Both E85 and biodiesel are renewable fuels that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions from your vehicle.
Car Sharing
It's the convenience of a car without the hassle of paying for gas, maintenance and insurance.
Maintain Your Car Regularly
A tune-up could boost your miles per gallon anywhere from 4 to 40 percent; a new air filter could get you 10 percent more miles per gallon.
Get Rid of Unnecessary Weight
An extra 100 pounds in your vehicle could reduce your MPG by 2% or more for small cars.
Save Fuel by Slowing Down
Hard acceleration and braking can waste fuel and lower your mileage by 33% on the highway and 5% around town according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Bundle Errands
When you start your car after it's been sitting for more than an hour, it pollutes up to five times more than when the engine is warm.
