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Simple Ways to Protect the EnvironmentMost Americans spend 44% of their home energy costs on heating and cooling. Paying attention to your heating and cooling systems can save you a lot of money. It can also help the environment. According to the Department of Energy, global warming is accelerated by the half billion tons plus of carbon dioxide Americans release while heating and cooling their homes and businesses each year. The energy created for heating and cooling purposes also generates about 24% of our country's sulfur dioxide and 12% of our nitrogen oxides, the leading causes of acid rain. |
To help your budget, your health and the environment, please follow these simple tips:  Set
your thermostat as low as comfortable in the winter, and as high as
comfortable in the summer. Lowering your thermostat from 70 to 68 degrees
in the winter can save you about 10% in heating costs! Get
a programmable thermostat. There's less need to heat or cool the house
when you're at work or when you're asleep.Keep
your shades closed when it's hot out and open when it's cold.Don't
block vents. Vents and radiators blocked with furniture operate less
efficiently.Clean
your baseboard heaters, warm-air registers and radiators as needed.
Even dust can affect your energy consumption.Use
ventilation fans sparingly. Bathroom and kitchen fans can pull out a
houseful of warm or cool air in just an hour. |
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| For more information on home heating and cooling, visit: Tips for Lowering Air Conditioning Energy Usage Use your AC more efficiently, and find links to manufacturers and more. Tips for Lowering Your Furnace's Energy Usage More tips on how to conserve with your furnace or boiler. Sizing Residential Heating and Air Conditioning Systems Picking the right heating or AC system isn't as easy as you may think. The Eco-Logical Home A GreenWorks site on how to make your home environmentally-friendly. |
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