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A Calendar of Energy Saving Tips
Summer
Keep cool and save with a ceiling fan. But turn the fan off when leaving the room. A ceiling fan only cools people, not the room.
Use window fans properly. Place them on the cool side of the house blowing in. Fans blowing to the outside, as well as attic and whole-house fans, can create dangerous backdrafts.
Save while you sleep. ENERGY STAR programmable thermostats save energy and money without sacrificing comfort.
Invest in a Cleaner, Healthier Future: Upgrading Your Home's Energy Efficiency
If you have the resources and are going to stay in your home for a while, you may want to invest some time and money in upgrading your home to improve its energy efficiency. Over time, investments in energy conservation return big dividends in reduced costs and improved indoor living; such changes may pay for themselves in energy savings alone.
Getting to the Next Level in Home Energy Efficiency
Spend a Little Money, Take a Little Time
Here are some simple and inexpensive ways to make your home energy efficient. They involve minor costs and some work on your part, but the energy and cost savings make it worthwhile.
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