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Natural Gas Is Better... Conserve! SOUTH JERSEY GAS COMPANY Offers Newly Expanded Conservation Programs

WE HELP YOU GET MORE ENERGY FOR YOUR DOLLAR New, expanded energy conservation programs have been developed by SOUTH JERSEY GAS COMPANY and New Jersey's Board ot Public Utilities and Department of Energy to help you reduce high fuel bills regardless of your income! The programs include: Rebates for high efficiency gas heating and water heating equipment; Low interest/no interest conservation improvement loans; Home Energy Savings Program Audits (HESP); Weatherization materials. Water heater wraps; Conservation starter kits provided at no cost; and Grants for home conservation improvements

HOME ENERGY SAVINGS PROGRAM AUDIT (HESP) For a minimal fee of $15, a Gas Company energy auditor certified by the New Jersey Department of Energy will thoroughly inspect your home — from attic to ' basement — to locate energy waste areas Afterward youli receive a list of recommended efficiency improvement measures and a written cost-savings • estimate Or. at no cost, the Gas Company will provide you with a Do-It-Yourself Audit Workbook Everyone receiving either the energy audit or the Do-lt-Yburself Workbook will be given a SOOTH JERSEY GAS COMPANY Conservation Starter Kit. Outlet and switch plate insulators. Shower and faucet flow restrictors. and Home conservation pamphlets A S3 value provided to you at no charge REBATES FOR HIGH EFFICIENCY HEATING EQUIPMENT Home Heating System Rebate Program You could qualify for a rebate of $100 or more when you convert, or replace your old heating system with an 80% plus high efficiency gas furnace or boiler You get cash savings now with your rebate and later youli appreciate the energy savings payback Special 9% financing is also available on your purchase. For rebate applications and details call your plumber or heating contractor, or SOUTH JERSEY GAS COMPANY.

FAST PAYBACK! WATER HEATER WRAP OFFER Heat your water ana save ai leasi St 5 a year when you purchase a water healer wrap from the Gas Company All residential customers wilt receive a discount coupon for, the purchase of a water heater wrap for only $350 RESIDENTIAL SEAL UP PROGRAM For a fee of $10. the Gas Corppany will arrange to install a water heater wrap and turn back your water heater thermostat Available to all residential customers LOW-INCOME PROGRAMS Direct Grants for Weatherization Thiough the Gas Company, djrect.grants will be provided for major weatherization improvements in 100 gas heated homes of low income customers The grants will be administered by community agencies Weatherization Material Kit Through community agencies the Gas Company will provide residential customers .with weatherization kits containing materials which will help curb home 1 . energy waste The do it-yourseif kit includes the following items inside piastit storm windoyns caulk, electric outlet and switch plate sealers weatherization -«• tapes lowflow shower head faucet aerator, doorsweep insulator, and a water heater wrpp * Seal-Up Program Low income customers can be eligible to have a variety of home energy conservation improvements installed through the Gas Company at no cost a -S200 value Community agencies will select customers tor mrtcipation m this program * SMALL BUSINESS ENERGY USE AUDIT The Gas Company will arrange for energy audits to be performed at small business locations to determine how energy losses can be reduced or recycled back into savings A list of energy saving techniques will be provided Small - , business customers will be directly notified when this program becomes available

Water Heater Rebate Program Cash rebates of up to $35 are available when you purchase and install a high efficiency gas water heater Heat water with gas for 1/3 the cost of electricity' Rebate coupons are available through" your plumber or heating contractor, or call SOUTH JERSEY GAS COMPANY RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION LOAN PROGRAM Low interest or no interest loans for ma/cv conservation improvements will be offered by the Gas Company to any residential heating customers owning or renting a home or apartment Following a HESP Audit, you can obtain loans from $500 to $4,000 to improve your homes energy efficiency The types of conservation materials eligible for financing include ceiling wall, and floor insulation, weatherstripping, caulking, duct wrap clock thermostats and zone thermostats, storm or thermal windows and doors low-flow shower heads . faucet-flow restrictors, and attic ventilating fans Interest charges will be determined based on annual family income, no interest loans for families with an income under $30,000 and one half the Gas Company’s current financing rate for families with ah income between $30,000 and $50,000 ENERGY SAVER CENTERS A reliable source of conservation information. The Gas Company's three Energy Saver Centers. conveniently located m Stratford Linwood. and Millville, offer a complete line of modern gas appliances and conservation supplies An array o» conservation tips and energy literature is available at no charge from the Centers Two additional Energy Saver Centers are planned for Cape May County

Natural Gas is Better... Heating, Cooking, Water Heating, Clothes Drying

SOUTH JERSEY GAS COMPANY has long been a strong advocate of ’ energy conservation Additional programs, including films, slide presentations and exhibits are open to the public through the Company's Conservation Department • All ot the atofementionefl programs are available to SOUTH JERSEY GAS COMPANY customers \

Natural Gas is Better... % Fight Back Against Energy Waste YES. I am interested m learning more about the following programs ! Rebates for high efficiency gas heating and water heating equipment Home Energy Savings Program Audit (HESP) Low-interest or no-interest loans tor home conservation improvements Residential Seal-Up Service Name Address

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Return the completed coupon with your monthly gas bill, or mail to:

SOUTH JERSEY GAS COMPANY)

Number One South Jersey Piezo Route S4 Folsom New Jersey OftO 3 7 |

Attention: Conservation Department

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