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Window shades up for the solar gain
during the winter, don’t underestimate the power of the suns
solar energy to heat your home for free. |
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Window shades down during the summer days will
shield your home from the solar gain that will require an AC to work
harder and raise utility bills |
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Invest in quality window shades – Honey
comb design with R-2 to 3 ratings |
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Install programmable thermostats and set them
so your heating & cooling equipment work less while you are away |
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Adjust your thermostats 2 degrees so your heating
& cooling works less |
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Turn your water heater down to 130 or even 120,
turn to lowest setting while on vacation |
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Turn lights off more regular, possible timer use,
or outside sensors |
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Swap out as many incandescent bulbs for CFL’s
(compact fluorescent) inside, and outside as possible |
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Turn off any electronics if not in use (TV, DVD,
stereo, computer, etc.) |
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Set your computer to sleep or shut down mode after
a ½ hour of no use or less |
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Defrost freezers regularly |
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Limit oven use on days you have an AC on |
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Pay attention to lights and shades even while at
a Hotel |
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Recycle, Recycle, Recycle |
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Line dry your clothes when you can |
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Use organic fertilizers |
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Walk or bike ride instead of driving |
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Carpool; work, kids to school, kids to after school
programs/sports etc. |
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Combine activities to reduce daily driving miles |
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Buy local, don’t support the fossil fuels
used for distant shipping |
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Learn about pellet stoves |
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Learn about Bio-Mass |
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Learn about Biodiesel and how you might use it |
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Learn about Hybrid cars |
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Learn about Electric cars |
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Use the VTA |
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Share with a friend how you have taken steps to
green |
