NEWARK, N.J., Dec. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PSE&G knows that small business owners face unique challenges, especially in a difficult economy. The utility offers tips for managing energy usage and controlling costs. Some ideas to consider: -- Install occupancy sensors to control bathroom lighting and fans. -- Install occupancy sensors to control lighting in offices, conference rooms, break rooms, copier/ printer rooms. -- Replace general area lighting with task lighting. -- Replace all incandescent lamps with compact fluorescent fixtures. -- Replace or retrofit all outdated T-12 fluorescent fixtures. -- Replace old water heaters with on-demand, tankless systems. -- Repair leaking hot water faucets. -- Replace old industrial unit heaters with gas-fired infrared heaters. -- Install a setback thermostat. Set for 8 degrees above occupied cooling temperature and 8 degrees below occupied heating temperature during off hours. -- Install Vending Misers on refrigerated beverage vending machines. Even small steps can save: -- Turn off lights when leaving a room. -- Dim lights in areas lit by sunny windows. -- Turn off PCs at the end of the day. -- Use printer and copier energy saving modes. -- Lower occupied heat settings to 68 degrees. -- Raise occupied cooling settings to 74 degrees. For more energy-saving tips, visit http://www.pseg.com/saveenergy Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) is New Jersey's oldest and largest regulated gas and electric delivery utility, serving nearly three-quarters of the state's population. PSE&G is the winner of the ReliabilityOne Award for superior electric system reliability. PSE&G is a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (PSEG) (NYSE:PEG), a diversified energy company (http://www.pseg.com/). DATASOURCE: Public Service Electric & Gas Company (PSE&G) CONTACT: Media, Judy Ohl or Bonnie Sheppard, +1-973-430-7734, or Customers & Others, +800-436-7734 Web Site: http://www.pseg.com/

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