Do Try This at Home!. Reducing energy consumption at home has many benefits.

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Do Try This at Home!

Reducing energy consumption at home has many benefits

Lifestyle Changes Thermostat Settings Switch off lights Switch off appliances

Lighting Efficiency

Lighting Controls

Energy Star Appliances

Energy Star Refrigerator

Insulation

Windows

Furnace Efficiency

Air-Conditioner Efficiency SEER = seasonal energy efficiency Rating

Geothermal Heat Pump (GHP) Heating Mode

Geothermal Heat Pump (GHP) Cooling Mode

House Design & Orientation

Passive Solar (Thermal)

Passive Solar: Design

Passive Solar: Shade Trees

Bringing in Daylight

Grid-Connected Solar Electric System

Consider Your Commute

Choose Your Vehicle Carefully

Get Involved!

Your present actions will determine what the world will be like in the future.