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| Once you choose a Westbury utility company, make sure the contract includes all the terms in writing. Doublecheck that you know the costs and how to get in touch with the company with questions or complaints. Connect Westbury utilities online. |
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| Ask the Westbury utility company you are comparing who has to confirm your decision to change suppliers. Having someone confirm you are switching protects you against being moved to a new supplier without your permission. This is often called “slamming.” Connect Westbury utilities online. |
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| If you are not satisfied with the response you receive to your complaint about a Westbury utility company, there are a number of organizations that have been set up by the Government specifically to help you. Connect Westbury utilities online. |
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| Is the way the electricity is made a concern for you? A Westbury utility company may generate electricity from water, coal, wind, or nuclear fuel. How the electricity is made may affect the environment. If you feel strongly about the environment, you may want to take this into consideration when you make your choice. Connect Westbury utilities online. |
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| Set your thermostat at 70 degrees or lower in the winter to save money with your Westbury utility company. Every degree you raise your thermostat means a higher heating bill. If you plan to be away from home for several days, 55 degrees or so is a good setting. Heating costs will increase four to six percent for every thermostat setting above 70 degrees during the winter. Connect Westbury utilities online. |
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| Ask questions to your Westbury utility company if you don’t understand the words used or choices you must make. Even if you buy electricity from a new supplier, you will still pay the public utility company to deliver – or provide--your electricity. You may get separate bills from both the supplier and the provider. Connect Westbury utilities online. |
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| Install a programmable thermostat to save money with your Westbury utility company. You can save up to 10% a year on your heating and cooling bills by simply turning your thermostat back 10% to 15% while you are away during the day, on vacation or sleeping. Connect Westbury utilities online. |
