Earth Day is a great time to start thinking about ways you can help the environment, as well as making smarter decisions about your energy use. From making simple energy-efficient improvements in the home to responsibly recycling your appliances, FirstEnergy's utilities offer many convenient ways you can start saving both energy and money.

Did you know you can save up to $150 per year in energy costs by recycling an old inefficient refrigerator? Plus, responsibly recycling it will ensure that the materials are safely disposed of and used to make other everyday products, like cell phones, computers, beverage containers and even the roads that we drive on.

So if you have an energy-wasting second fridge that's still running, or your main fridge is in need of an upgrade, consider recycling it. FirstEnergy's utilities can even come pick it up for you and give you $50 for it.

In addition to appliance recycling, you can sign up to receive an energy conservation kit, which includes a variety of LED bulbs and other energy-saving equipment to help you start saving energy right away. To take your efficiency to the next level, consider having your home's energy use evaluated by a certified auditor. In a home energy audit, a professional can assess your home's energy efficiency, including your HVAC system, insulation and windows, as well as conduct a blower door test to detect air leaks.

These and other energy efficiency programs, incentives and tips are available at your state's energy efficiency page: Ohio customers | Pennsylvania customers | Maryland customers

Customers in the Akron area can join FirstEnergy at the Akron Zoo's Party for the Planet event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, April 19, to celebrate Earth Day and learn more about saving energy and helping the environment!

Guests will be greeted at the zoo entrance with information about these energy-saving programs, as well as activities for children and wildflower seeds that support pollinator populations. There will even be an old refrigerator on display, ready to be shipped off for recycling. We hope to see you there!

MEDIA CONTACT: Aaron Ruegg, 330-761-6072

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