Accent Energy Helps Central Ohio Families Reduce Utility Bills

Accent Energy helped disadvantaged Central Ohio families by donating 970 Conservation Kits to the Mid-Ohio Foodbank, which then redistributed to families in need to help reduce their utility bills. The kits contain three compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), a night light and insulating outlet covers. CFLs use up to 75% less energy than traditional bulbs and help reduce the emission of greenhouse gases.

The nightlights are a great addition considering families can use the low-energy option to light entryways and other areas of the home at night without leaving wasteful incandescent lights running. The combination of items in these conservation kits could add up to noticeable annual savings on the electricity bill. More importantly, low-income families are often faced with the choice between paying the electricity bill or putting food on the table, so these kits and the money saved on utilities is a much-need commodity in tough times.