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Tips for Going Green

Simple Ideas for Greening your Home

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Use these simple tips for going green in your home. Small changes can have a big impact—positive—that is.

• Change your cooling and heating filters regularly. A dirty filter makes your system work harder and longer using more energy.

• Don’t leave the water running! Turn off the water when brushing your teeth or shaving.

• Replace your light bulbs with CFLs, compact fluorescent lightbulbs.

• Take shorter showers.

• Turn it off. Turn off light switches and electronic devices when not in use.

• Eliminate drafts. Seal leaks in windows, doors, attic and basement.

• Add insulation where needed.

• Repair leaky faucets and toilets.

• Install low-flow heads on showers and faucets.

• Install a programmable thermostat.

• Choose Energy Star products such as appliances and electronics.


More tips for going green coming soon.

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