HOLIDAY REFUSE COLLECTION – CITY OF OCONOMOWOC 

Veolia will be closed December 26, 2011 & January 2, 2012

All residential pick up will be one day later for both Holiday Weeks. 

Thank you !

Press Releases

 This holiday season Oconomowoc Utilities is reminding homeowners and businesses about the benefits and advantages of energy efficient lighting options to help customers stretch their holiday dollar and trim their holiday energy bill.

Oconomowoc Utilities recommends replacing traditional holiday lights with a more energy efficient lighting option to decorate the home or business, such as compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) or LED lights. Compared to standard incandescent holiday lights, LED lights offer several advantages. LED holiday lights use up to 90 percent less energy to produce the same amount of light as incandescent bulbs, cost significantly less to operate, and last longer than standard lights. LEDs and CFLs also emit much less heat than traditional lights, greatly reducing the risk of fire hazards, and do not have the same components that cause traditional lights to burn out or combust. 

“Holiday lights often result in added costs on one’s energy bill and Oconomowoc Utilities understands that our customers are always aiming to save energy and reduce costs, especially during the holidays,” said Dennis Bednarski, Utility Manager. “Residents and businesses can keep the holidays bright by purchasing and installing energy-efficient holiday lights, like LEDs, and watch their energy savings add up.”

Oconomowoc Utilities also wants customers to be aware of safe operating practices for all types of holiday lighting. To start, home and business owners should always remember to turn off tree and decorative lights, both indoors and outdoors. Control devices like motion sensors, timers and power strips are a great way to ensure decorative lights are off. With numerous types and brands of holiday lights available, it is also important to read safety and use directions carefully to ensure lights and decorations are used appropriately and for the intended and approved purpose.

For more holiday energy-saving ideas contact us at (262) 569-2196. 

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