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Using the Sun Wisely: Solar Shades & Energy Saving Awnings
It's 10 a.m. on a Saturday and I'm cooking an egg on the sidewalk, not in Death Valley but in St. Paul, and in a solar oven. The pace of solar cooking allows me to parent, write and ponder our civilization's future without burning my egg. I am using no natural gas and producing no carbon dioxide in the process. But the sun is not always available and a crispy solar pizza is still a dream.
Simple, Low-Cost First Steps for Home Energy Efficiency
Here are a few easy things you can do to cut your home energy use. Convince the entire family to follow these steps, and you may find that it doesn't take any time or cost any money to improve your home's energy efficiency.
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