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Maintaining your air conditioner

Replacing or cleaning air conditioner filters is a critical maintenance task. | Photo courtesy of Â©iStockphoto/firemanYU.

Replacing or cleaning air conditioner filters is a critical maintenance task. | Photo courtesy of ©iStockphoto/firemanYU.…

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Added by Diane Chojnowski on June 13, 2016 at 6:30am — No Comments

Fans for Cooling

Ceiling fans circulate air in a room to help keep occupants cool. | Photo courtesy of Â©iStockphoto/jimkruger

Ceiling fans circulate air in a room to help keep occupants cool. | Photo courtesy of ©iStockphoto/jimkruger…

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Added by Diane Chojnowski on June 6, 2016 at 7:00am — No Comments

Everything you need to know about home cooling

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Added by Diane Chojnowski on May 31, 2016 at 7:00am — No Comments

Let's talk about ceiling fans

Get this: If you raise your thermostat by only two degrees and use your ceiling fan, you can lower cooling costs by up to 14%.

Remember: Fans cool people not rooms...so always turn off your ceiling fan when you leave a room.

Added by Diane Chojnowski on May 24, 2016 at 8:08am — No Comments

Spruce Up Your Home for Spring and Summer

Designing a landscape around your climate is key to maximizing energy-savings. | Photo courtesy of iStockphoto.com/RiverNorthPhotography

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Added by Diane Chojnowski on May 16, 2016 at 6:30am — No Comments

Top Five Tips from Clean Energy Moms

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Added by Diane Chojnowski on May 9, 2016 at 5:30am — No Comments

Tips on Saving Money and Energy at Home

SAVE ENERGY AND MONEY TODAY

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Added by Diane Chojnowski on May 2, 2016 at 7:15am — No Comments

The Story of a House that Never Stayed Warm: A Well-Insulated Resolution

Here is the energy usage graph from our most recent electricity bill. The months are displayed…

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Added by Diane Chojnowski on April 25, 2016 at 6:29am — No Comments

Earth Week Quiz: Test Your Climate Change IQ

Earth Day is Friday, April 22!

Test your climate change IQ by taking the climate change quiz at Energy.gov:

Quiz: Test Your Climate Change…

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Added by Diane Chojnowski on April 20, 2016 at 7:00am — No Comments

Windows, Doors, and Skylights

Choose energy efficient windows to reduce energy bills and improve the comfort of your home.

Windows,…

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Added by Diane Chojnowski on April 11, 2016 at 6:00am — No Comments

Choose the Right Advanced Power Strip for You

Advanced Power Strips (APS) look just like ordinary power strips, except that they have built-in features that are designed to reduce the amount of energy used by many consumer electronics. There are several different types of APSs on the market, but they all operate on the same basic principle of shutting o the supply power to devices that…

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Added by Diane Chojnowski on April 4, 2016 at 6:30am — No Comments

Quiz: Test Your Lighting IQ

How bright are you when it comes to lighting trivia?…

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Added by Diane Chojnowski on March 28, 2016 at 7:00am — No Comments

Spring and Summer Energy Saving Tips

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Added by Diane Chojnowski on March 21, 2016 at 7:06am — No Comments

TIPS: Smart Appliances

Smart appliances can help you shift your electricity use to off-peak hours.…

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Added by Diane Chojnowski on March 14, 2016 at 7:00am — No Comments

Buying the Perfect Energy-Efficient Light Bulb in 5 Easy Steps

Shopping for energy-efficient light bulbs just got easier! | Photo courtesy of iStockphotography.com/Thomas_EyeDesign

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Added by Diane Chojnowski on March 7, 2016 at 7:00am — No Comments

When to Turn Off Your Lights

The cost effectiveness of when to turn off lights depends on the type of lights and the price of electricity. | Photo courtesy of Â©iStockphoto.com/kyoshino.

The cost effectiveness of when to turn off lights depends on the type of lights and the price of electricity. | Photo courtesy of ©iStockphoto.com/kyoshino.…

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Added by Diane Chojnowski on February 29, 2016 at 6:14am — No Comments