Monday, January 28, 2013

Building Stuff is Child's Play!


 Gault Inc., Since 1863


Westport | 203-227-5181
Bethel | 203-790-9023

As part of a "construction and building" project, developed based on observation of children’s interest, the 4's class at Greens Farms Nursery School put their skills to work building with authentic materials, including bricks donated by Gault Stone. In addition to building a brick wall, the budding builders built a "house" out of a box using information based on their own research! Bob the Builder would be proud!


Thursday, January 24, 2013

New Year, New Electric Rates


Gault Inc., Since 1863

Westport | 203-227-5181
Bethel | 203-790-9023

Are you looking to lower your monthly electricity bill?  Gault Power by Verde USA offers lower cost electricity than both CL&P and UI, and signing up couldn’t be easier.

And there’s more good news!  Effective Jan. 1, Gault Power by Verde’s already low electricity rates are going even lower.*

The new Gault Power by Verde Energy electric rate is $0.0749 for both new and existing Gault Power customers.  In addition, Gault Power customers who locked in at the 12-month fixed rate of $0.0775/KWH will remain at that rate for the duration of their terms.

Gault Power by Verde Energy USA customers enjoy:

  • Low rates on the supply portion of your bill  
  • Reliable Service:  Your local utility provider (UI or CL&P) will still deliver the electricity to your home and fully service your account. There will be no interruption or change in this service.  
  • Same Bill:  You will still get the same bill you receive every month from UI or CL&P. Even if you pay your bills online, there will be no change. The only difference will be that the "supplier charge" will be a lot less!  
  • No-Hassle Signup:  Taking advantage of lower electricity prices is easy. All you have to do is fill out the form or call us at 203-701-8155. We'll take care of all of the details and you'll start seeing the savings within one or two billing cycles.  
  • No Risk:  With Gault Power by Verde Energy USA, there are no contracts to sign or long term commitments to make.   
*These rate reductions will take 1-2 billing cycles to be fully reflected in your monthly bill. 

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Gault Energy Launches Automatic Standby Generator Division to Protect Families from Power Outages





Gault Inc., Since 1863

Westport | 203-227-5181
Bethel | 203-790-9023

Unfortunately, disasters like Superstorm Sandy are quickly becoming the new normal in Fairfield County. With four major storms over the past 19 months causing widespread power outages, families and businesses without generators were literally left powerless -- in the dark, and in the cold -- for days, oftentimes weeks, on end.  In fact, in the days immediately following Sandy, more than half a million UI and CL&P customers in Fairfield County were without power!

As the inconvenience of days without electricity turned into weeks of real hardship, many homeowners searched in vain for portable generators to power their homes.  But, even before Superstorm Sandy hit, big box retailers along the East Coast had completely sold out of portable generators, leaving families and businesses with no alternative but to wait it out.

The good news is that Gault Energy has teamed up with Generac, the most trusted name in back up power, to offer our customers a permanent solution:  an automatic standby generator to protect your home, and your family, from damaging and dangerous power outages. 

For about the same cost as central air conditioning installation, Gault Energy’s turnkey generator solution includes:

  • Sizing the proper generator for your needs  
  • Coordinating all necessary wiring and electrical work  
  • Installing the generator, including all fuel piping 
  • Sizing the proper propane tank for uninterrupted runtime  
  • Supplying propane

Providing maintenance agreements and regular servicing to ensure your generator operates at peak performance.

We all know that it’s only a matter of time before the next big storm hits, so now is the time to prepare. Call us at (203) 227-5181 for 24/7 power protection.  You’ll never feel powerless again. 

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Gault Energy & Stone to Kick Off “150 Years of Community” Anniversary Celebration


Gault Inc., Since 1863

Westport | 203-227-5181
Bethel | 203-790-9023


There’s no doubt that family businesses, like Gault Energy & Stone, are the engine of our economy and the foundation of communities across America.  In fact, according to the Small Business Administration, family businesses comprise 90 percent of all business enterprises in North America, and a whopping 62% of total U.S. employment.  But, building and sustaining a family business over five generations, as the Gault family has done, is truly remarkable, especially when you consider that only 12 percent of family businesses in the U.S. are still viable by the third generation.

This year marks a major milestone in the history of Gault Energy and Stone:  the company’s 150th Anniversary.  The oldest business in the Town of Westport, and the oldest family-owned and –operated fuel company in Fairfield County, Gault Energy & Stone has endured the test of time by constantly evolving to meet the ever-changing needs of the communities it serves.  For 150 years, the company has moved forward, shaping and reshaping its brand, expanding its services, and nurturing its roots across Fairfield County, all the while staying true to its heritage.

In early February, the Gault family will be unveiling details of the company’s year-long  “150 Years of Community” anniversary celebration, designed to honor its founder and highlight the many people, businesses and organizations that are a part of the enduring Gault story. 

On that date, the Gault family will also be announcing another major milestone:  The Gault Barn, formally known as the “Gault Brothers Farmstead”, will be officially added to the Connecticut Register of Historic Places.  Located on Compo Road South in Westport, the Gault Barn uniquely tells the story of the company from 1863 to the present, and embodies the narrative of Gault Energy and Stone through the ages.  Built over the course of several years beginning in 1890 by Gault founder, Robert Gault, the Gault Barn, like the company, has withstood the test of time, and serves as a reminder of the company’s humble beginnings and its hopes for the future. 

The Gault family looks forward to celebrating the company’s 150th milestone with you, our loyal customers and members of the communities we serve, over the weeks and months ahead. 

Friday, January 4, 2013

Gault Energy is now LIVE on Social Media!

 Gault Inc., Since 1863
Westport | 203-227-5181
Bethel | 203-790-9023

Gault Energy, the leading provider of energy solutions in the Fairfield County region of Connecticut, is now LIVE on Social Media! You can now LIKE us on Facebook; FOLLOW us on Twitter; watch our videos on YouTube; view our pictures on Flickr; and stay up to date on industry specific news and company events right here on the Gault Energy weekly Blog!

Gault Energy, a family owned and operated company since 1863, continues to live by three important standards, highlighted by Sam Gault, President and fifth generation of family management, “the standards we live by - excellent customer service, a tradition of caring and a reputation for responsiveness and integrity – continue to drive our company today as in 1863."
 
Residential and commercial products and services provided by Gault Energy include:

  • Home heating oil
  • Propane gas
  • Heating and air conditioning installation and service
  • Generator sales, installation and service
  • Low-cost electricity
  • Energy audits
  • Indoor air quality products   

Gault Energy continues to introduce new technology and offerings to stay ahead of the fast-moving energy world and the changing needs of our customers, always with an eye towards providing “energy solutions for a greener tomorrow.”

For more information about Gault Energy, visit our website, GAULTENERGY.com, and stay tuned to our blog. Don’t forget to LIKE us on Facebook and FOLLOW us on Twitter today!