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  • Sealing the Home
    Information and easy steps on how to better seal your home to prevent unwanted loss of heating or cooling energy.
  • Cooling Systems

    More than three-quarters of all U.S. households have air-conditioners.  Energy consumption for home air conditioning accounts for almost 5% of all the electricity produced in the U.S., at a cost to homeowners of over $15 billion.

    A switch to a high-efficiency air conditioner and implementation of measures to reduce the cooling load can reduce energy usage by 20-50%. 

  • Heating Systems

    In most homes, heating is the largest energy expense, accounting for 35% to 50% of annual energy bills.  A combinationof conservation efforts and a properly operating high-efficiency heating system and often cut your pollution output and fuel bills by a third.

  • Water Conservation

    Information and tips to conserve water in and around your home to save money and save our natural resources.

  • Indoor Air Quality
    Information and tips on how to improve and maintain good indoor air quality for a healthy family and home.
  • Lighting & Power
    Information and tips on how to save money and improve your environment by making informed choices on lighting and power management. 
  • Transportation

    With the convergence of global warming issues and the cost explosion of fuel prices, transportation becomes one of the largest areas of a consumer's daily life where an impact can be made on the environment and their pocketbook.