Easy to do, The Watt Diet.
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EPA has estimated that using a computer’s “sleep mode” reduces its energy usage by 60 – 70 percent. |
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Air conditioners duct leakage can account for as much as 25% of total house energy loss. Seal all duct junctions with mastic. |
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Use the “warm-cold” cycle on your washing machine instead of the “hot-hot” cycle. |
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Solar domestic hot water systems can be the most cost-effective way to generate hot water for your home. Guaranteed independence from hot water bill forever. State and Federal tax rebate credits. It is simply the least expensive hot water system. |
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Solar Electricity(photovoltaic) – free electricity from the sun |
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Solar attic fan can reduce the temperature of your attic, therefore the temperature inside your home. |
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Elastometric roof coatings act as a “rubber-like” protective membrane. They can be applied as part of a roof or exterior wall system during the construction stage, in retrofit or as a maintenance application. They can reflect up to 90% of the heat from the sun. Air conditioning savings can reach 40% |
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Radiant barriers can be applied to the roof, attic floor, ceiling, interior, exterior walls, bottoms or top of rafters, or attaché directly to the underside of the roof deck, reducing utility bills by as much as 17%. |
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Phantom loads can account for up to 10% of an office or home electricity use, and they run 24x7 365 days of the year. |
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Aging appliances should be replaced with more efficient models, bringing savings from 10% to 30% of your energy consumption. |
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Block heat and 99% of damaging UV rays, protecting you and your interior furnishings while reducing your air conditioning energy use. Save 5-10% monthly. |
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Ceramic interior and exterior paints conserve energy for cooling and heating, prevent fire hazards, and reduce noise. Save 10-20% each month in any climate. Available at any paint store. |
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Use programmable thermostats. |
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Hot water recirculation pumps can be installed at the hot water line of the water heater, circulating hot water through the pipes to the furthest fixture, saving water and energy during the wait. Savings can be from 2 to 3 gallons of water per usage. |
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