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Energy News & Conservation Tips
Spring/Summer 2013
SPECIAL PROPANE ISSUE!
A Message from the President
We Provide Complete
Energy Conservation Solutions
If I were to ask you, “What does W.C. Esp do?” you might answer “Deliver
heating oil” or “Repair burners.” But we do so much more!
We are your complete conservation company – helping you save energy and
money throughout the year.
You can easily conserve energy with “baby steps” like installing a new
programmable thermostat or burner control. Or, you can take a running
leap by upgrading your home comfort systems (we’ve got some great moneysaving offers to help cushion your landing!). However you choose to begin your
conservation journey, we can show you the way.
This issue of Especially for You offers a few pointers on how to conserve and
save. You’ll learn:
• Why propane is a great fuel for summer and throughout the year
• How to take control of your fuel costs with our budget plan
• When you might need a new central air conditioner
• Why our customers are visiting our website more than ever
Don’t forget to take advantage of our special propane offer, and enter our
contest to win dinner for 2 at a Hamptons restaurant!
At W.C. Esp, we provide complete energy conservation solutions, backed by
outstanding products and incomparable service. Call us today – we’re ready to
share our advice with you.
Sincerely,
Arthur Volkmann
Arthur Volkmann
President
In This Issue
3 Budget plan
3 Spotlight on propane
3 Pool heaters
3 Air conditioning
3 Win dinner for 2
3 “My Account”
3 Recipe corner
Take Control of Your Fuel Costs!
They’re up. They’re down. They’re up
again. We’re talking about heating oil
prices. To protect yourself from this energy
price roller coaster ride, you can count on
the security and stability of a W.C. Esp
budget plan.
With our budget plan, you won’t have to
worry about a big bill showing up at an
inconvenient time. We’ll spread your total
fuel costs throughout the year so you’ll
have consistent monthly payments. We
estimate your monthly budget payment
based on the previous year’s oil usage,
and settle up your account at the end of
the budget year.
For added convenience, you can also
enroll in our automatic delivery program,
which assures you of never running out of
fuel, no matter what the weather.
Enroll now! Call Paula at (631) 537-0193,
ext. 101 or email [email protected].
Use our budget plan for your propane
deliveries, too! You can also combine
your installation and repair costs, and
your service plan fees with your budget
plan payments.
PROPANE
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
NEW!
DELIVERY AND SERVICE
Propane: It’s Your Versatile Fuel!
Whether you use it for your pool or water heating, your gas grill or fireplace, there’s nothing quite like propane gas. For
every season ... and for every reason, you can rely on total comfort and amazing savings with outstanding propane delivery,
equipment installation and service from W.C. Esp.
There Are So Many Ways to Use Propane!
Sixty million Americans a year rely on clean-burning, versatile propane to make their lives more comfortable. Use it for:
• Home heating
• Swimming pools and hot tubs
• Gas grills
• Hot water heating
• Heating your garage or extra rooms
• Fireplaces
• Generators
• Much more!
Propane is dependable.
SPECIAL
Propane can be stored safely in a tank on your property, and is not affected by power outages. That’s why it’s
such a great fuel for powering emergency backup generators.
INTRODUCTORY
PROPANE OFFER!
Propane offers many choices.
No tank fee for the first
year when you sign up for
automatic propane delivery.
Call (631) 537-0193 today
for propane service, or
email [email protected].
In addition to fueling forced-air furnaces or boilers, propane can easily be used for radiant in-floor heat, space
heating, and direct vent fireplace heating. Our qualified propane technicians can install aboveground or underground
propane storage tanks and safely run all connections to your household heating appliances.
Propane is safe.
Propane has a remarkable safety record, due in large part to the stringent codes and
regulations developed by the propane industry and the National Fire Protection
Association.
Purchasing propane means “buying American.”
Most propane used in the United States is produced domestically, with only about 15% imported from
overseas.
Propane is customer-friendly.
With propane, you receive prompt personalized service from us ... W.C. Esp! Our
trained propane professionals are ready to help you achieve comfort and savings.
W.C. Esp: Your Full-Service Propane Specialists!
We offer complete propane services for your convenience:
• Automatic delivery
• Propane water heating and pool heating
equipment sales and service
• 24-hour emergency service
• Propane tank installation
• Easy-on-the-wallet budget plan
•C
ertified delivery personnel and service
techs who are fully trained in propane
safety techniques
If you are thinking of converting to propane, talk to us first. We’ll help you
weigh your options so you can choose the fuel that’s right for your needs.
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Spring/Summer 2013
Everybody in the Pool!
W.C. Esp specializes in pool heaters! 4 Propane-fired 4 Natural gas-fired 4 Heating oil-fired
Enjoy a fun and refreshing dip in the pool – from May through September! Pool heaters extend
your swimming season by allowing you to open your pool earlier and close it later in the season.
They also give you the control to set the desired temperature for your pool.
W.C. Esp is proud to feature heaters for pools of all sizes and types – in-ground, above-ground, from
only a few feet in diameter to Olympic-size. We’ve got heaters powered by propane … natural gas … and heating oil.
And, of course, we have the expert technicians on staff to install and service your pool heating equipment.
We also offer spa and hot tub heaters.
We especially recommend propane for pool heating
Propane is a “green” and economical way to heat pools – far better than electric
heat pumps!
4 Propane is less expensive –
LIPA customers suffer some of the
highest electric rates in the country
– and historically, electricity has
cost more than propane.
4 Propane is more comfortable – Heat
pumps raise temperatures through
long run cycles, meaning slow recovery
times. A properly sized propane gas
heater is able to get up to temperature
much faster than a comparable heat
pump.
4 Propane does the job better –
Heat pumps require warm, humid
weather to transfer that energy from 4 Propane is “off the grid” – When
you run an electric pool heater while
the air to the pool. Cool days and
air conditioners and other appliances
cold nights in spring and early fall
are also running, you put a heavy load
hamper the ability of a heat pump
on the power grid ... and raise your
to warm your pool when you want it
electric bills.
the most.
Dive in to comfort and savings. Call (631) 537-0193 today about your pool heater.
Do I Need a New
Central A/C?
Is it time to replace your central air
conditioner … or simply repair it? Let’s look
at some of the red flags indicating it may be
time to say farewell to that old A/C:
Your air conditioner is more than 12
years old. Most central air conditioning
units last about 20 years. At 12 years old,
your air conditioning unit has passed its midlife point. Even if your air conditioner is only
10 years old, you may save 20-40% of your
cooling energy costs by replacing it with a
newer, more efficient model from W.C. Esp.
Your equipment needs frequent
repairs and your energy bills are
rising. Your cooling equipment may have
become less efficient – especially if you
haven’t been keeping up with your annual
W.C. Esp air conditioning checkups.
Some rooms in your home are
cooler than others. Improper equipment
operation or duct problems could be the
cause. At W.C. Esp, we can check both.
Your home has humidity problems.
Poor equipment operation, inadequate
equipment, and leaky ductwork can cause
the air to be too humid in the summer.
Again, W.C. Esp can let you know.
New central air
conditioners are
so much better!
THEY USE LESS ENERGY
According to the U.S. Department of
Energy, today’s central air conditioners
use 30% to 50% less energy to produce
the same amount of cooling as air
conditioners made in the mid-1970s.
THEY’RE MORE
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
As of 2010, all air conditioners are
required to have eco-friendly R410A
coolant and all R-22 (“Freon”) coolant,
believed to be linked to global
warming, has been phased out of
production. Because of this phase-out,
the price of R-22 has risen as much as
400% – and it may go higher.
THEY’RE BUILT BETTER.
The latest A/Cs are more compact,
whisper-quiet and built for greater
durability.
THEY DO MORE THAN JUST
KEEP YOU COOL
Modern central air conditioners are
sophisticated systems integrating
ventilation, humidification,
dehumidification and indoor air
quality, and the newest units have
“smart” microprocessor-based controls
to regulate these functions.
Your cooling system is noisy.
You could have an undersized duct system
or a problem with the indoor coil of your
cooling equipment. Call W.C. Esp for an
evaluation.
REMINDER:
At W.C. Esp, we have the high-efficiency
Call to schedule your annual
cooling solutions from Ruud you’re looking
A/C tune-up ASAP! You could save
for. Call (631) 537-0193 now for your FREE
thousands of dollars in energy bills
cooling consultation. Ask about tax credits,
and repair costs, and protect your
rebates and special offers!
investment in your cooling equipment.
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Recipe Corner
Spring Vegetable and Goat Cheese Dip
Pick up some fresh veggies at your favorite farm stand and some fresh goat cheese, and you’re all set!
Ingredients
Preparation
• 1 cup 3/4-inch pieces asparagus
• Preheat oven to 450°. Cook asparagus
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
in a large pot of boiling salted water
• 1 cup chopped leeks (white and pale-green parts only)
until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Drain; let cool.
• 1 1/4 cups whole milk
• Melt butter in a medium saucepan
• 1 cup grated mild white cheddar
over medium heat. Add leeks and
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
cook, stirring often, until soft, about 10
• 1 14-ounce can chopped artichoke hearts in water, drained
minutes. Whisk in flour; gradually whisk
• 1/4 cup fresh (or frozen, thawed) peas
in milk. Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly. Cook, whisking occasionally,
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
until thickened; remove from heat. Add cheddar; whisk until cheese is melted
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
and mixture is smooth. Season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground black
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
pepper. Fold in asparagus (reserve tips), artichoke hearts, peas, chives, mint, flat•1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
leaf parsley, zest and 2 oz. crumbled fresh goat cheese.
• 4 ounces crumbled fresh goat cheese, divided
• Transfer mixture to a 4–5-cup baking dish; arrange asparagus tips on top and dot
with another 2 oz. goat cheese. Bake until golden brown and bubbling, 15–20
Source: Bon Appétit Magazine
minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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