Green Halloween

Halloween is just a few days away.  As the kids prepare to wear their outfits and the adults gear up for scary parties, there are some creative ways to be green on the orange and black day.

• Instead of buying new bags to hold candy, use a reusable grocery bag or a pillowcase.
• When giving our candy, consider ones with less packaging and product waste.
• Re-use costumes or have a costume swap with friends.
• Make a costume with recycled materials.
• Decorate your home with nature. Visit the local pumpkin patch for fresh gourds, grow mums, or use hay bales.
• If you’re having a party, send out Evites or invitations printed on recycled materials.
• Light the walkway to the front door with solar lighting.

Have a great and safe Halloween!

Manage Energy Costs and Prepare Now for the Cold Months Ahead

We know you want to reduce your energy costs while improving the efficiency and comfort of your home. With the Dominion Heat Pump Tune-Up program we can help you do both.

Now is the time of year to tune-up your heat pump system and prepare for the cold months ahead. Properly maintained systems work better and last longer. Routine maintenance is the best way to prolong the life of your existing heat pump system.

What is the Heat Pump Tune-Up program?
Dominion’s Heat Pump Tune-Up program provides qualifying residential customers with rebates for maintenance tune-ups of existing heat pump equipment. If your system is six months old or older, now is the time to schedule a tune-up and ensure your unit is clean and has good air flow.

A typical heat pump tune-up consists of:

• Checking refrigerant pressure and inspecting tubing
• Cleaning and lubricating the indoor blower unit and checking fans
• Cleaning inside and outside coils
• Checking thermostat, wiring, and all associated electrical parts
• Checking and replacing air filters
• Inspecting condensate drains
• Verifying proper airflow

Qualified home owners receive a one-time $90 rebate per unit. To learn more about the program and eligibility requirements, visit www.dom.com/heatpumptuneup or call 1-866-DOM-HELP (1-866-366-4357).

Take advantage of the rebate program and schedule your appointment today. Contact a local participating contractor to discuss your heat pump tune-up. A complete list of participating contractors can be found at www.dom.com/contractorsearch.

Start saving money and energy today!

How do Heat Pumps Work?

As you are aware, Dominion is committed to helping Virginia meet its energy conservation goal, and two of the new conservation programs are focused on customers who own heat pumps.

But, what exactly is a heat pump?  Knowing how a heat pump works makes understanding why getting a tune-up or upgrading your unit is a wise idea.

After searching the internet for a comprehensive, yet detailed, description of how a heat pump works, I point you to How Stuff Works: How Heat Pumps Work.  Their description starts off high level and then dives down into the details.