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I have changed lightbulb(s) |
Replace 3 frequently used light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs.
Save $60 per year.
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I keep my tires adequately inflated and check them monthly. |
Keep the tires on your car adequately inflated. Check them monthly.
Save $840 per year.
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I keep my air filter clean and check it monthly. |
Check your car's air filter monthly.
Save $130 per year.
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Use the energy-saving setting to dry dishes and don't use heat when drying. |
Run your dishwasher only with a full load.
Save $40 per year.
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I have bought ream(s) of paper (100% post-consumer recycled paper) |
Make sure your printer paper is 100% post consumer recycled paper.
Save $0.80 per ream
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I have set my air-heater thermostat. |
Move your heater thermostat down two degrees in winter and up two degrees in the summer.
Save $98 per year.
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I keep my water-heater thermostat no higher than 120F |
Keep your water heater thermostat no higher than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
Save $30 per year.
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I have checked my air conditioner filter |
Air conditioner check. Clean or replace dirty air conditioner filters as recommended.
Save $150 per year.
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I take shorter showers regularly. |
Take shorter showers. Showers account for 2/3 of all water heating costs! Using less water in your shower means using less energy to heat the water
Save $99 per year.
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I have changed shower heads |
Install a low-flow showerhead to use less hot water.
Save $150. per year
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I have car(s) |
Buy a Hybrid Car. You can get 50 miles to the gallon and reduce the demand on oil. Your government hears you by how you spend your money. Between tax credits and fuel saved, you can save a lot!
Save $3,750 per year.
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My car gets mpg better than my last car |
Buy a more fuel efficient Car. Consider finding a car that gets more miles to the gallon than your current vehicle.
Save $37.70 per year.
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I carpool day(s) per week |
Carpool with friends and co-workers. Leaving your car at home just two days a week will reduce your carbon dioxide emissions by thousands of lbs. per year.
Save $500 per year.
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I have water heater(s) in my home are insulated |
Keep your water heater insulated and save 1,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $40 per year. |
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I have upgraded to an energy-efficient refrigerator.
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Replace old inefficient appliances.
Save $60 per year.
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I have upgraded to an energy-efficient washing machine. |
Replace old inefficient appliances.
Save $45 per year.
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In the energy-efficient washing machine, I use warm or cold water, instead of hot water. |
Replace old inefficient appliances.
Save $63 per year.
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I have weatherized my home |
Weatherize your home. Caulk, and weather-strip your doorways and windows.
Save $274 per year.
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I use a push mower instead of a power mower |
In the yard. Use your muscles instead of fossil fuels and get some exercise.
Save $35 per year.
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I turn off my electronic devices:
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Turn off un-used electronic devices. Your electronic devices use a lot of energy. When your not using them, turn them off. Also, even when they are 'off' and plugged in, you electronic devices still use energy. So, be sure to unplug those devices! When not in use
Save $256 per year.
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I do put on a sweater instead of turning up the heat on a regular basis |
Instead of turning up the heat in your home, put on a sweater.
Save $250 per year.
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My home walls and ceilings are insulated. |
Make sure your walls and ceilings are insulated.
Save $245 per year.
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I air dry my clothes six months per year. |
Air dry your clothes instead of using the dryer. Line-dry your clothes in the spring and summer, six months out of the year.
Save $75 per year.
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I have tankless water heater(s) |
Switch to a tankless water heater.This way, your water is heated as you use it rather than keeping a large tank of water hot. This is more efficient and gives you an 'unlimited' supply of hot water.
Save $390 per year.
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I have changed window(s) to double pane |
Switch out your windows to double pane.Double pane windows keep your heat in your home so you need less energy to stay warm and cozy. Change at least 6 medium to large windows.
Save $436 per year.
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At work, I always print on both sides of the paper. |
Print and make copies on both sides of the paper to save trees and ink.
Saved $2.50 per year
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I regularly take shorter showers instead of baths at least per week. |
Take a shower instead of a bath. Baths can take up to 50 gallons of water.
Saved $5.00 per year
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I check my oven timer instead of opening the door, cover my pots when boiling water |
Check your oven timer instead of opening the door.
Your food will cook faster and you won't let out heat and energy. And cover your pots when boiling water. Use microwave for smaller heating jobs.
Saved $15.00 per year
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I choose re-usable cleaning products like sponges instead of paper towels. |
Choose re-usable cleaning products like sponges instead of paper towels that cause excess waste.
Saved $25.00 per year
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I use ceiling fan instead of air conditioning. |
If you're remodeling your home, install a ceiling fan. On those summer days that are too hot, use the fan instead of air conditioning.
Saved $22.00 per year
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