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Reduce

There are many ways to make your home or building more energy-efficient. From light bulbs to appliances, insulation to electricity monitoring, lower your emissions by increasing your home energy efficiency.

Programmable Thermostat

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Hunter Fan Company 44360 7–Day Energy Star Programmable Thermostat
The Department of Energy estimates that using a programmable thermostat to intelligently adjust your heating and cooling system when you are away can reduce your energy consumption by 10%. This equates to 1,400lbs of carbon and $110 per year for the average American family.

Electricity Monitor

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P3 International Kill-a-Watt Electricity Usage Monitor
Inefficient appliances and electronics can increase your energy bill and carbon footprint. By plugging any device into the Kill-a-Watt Electricity Usage Monitor, you can measure its electricity usage and efficiency. The unit's large LCD display counts consumption by the kilowatt-hour, the same as your local utility. You can calculate your electrical expenses by the day, week, month, or year while also checking the quality of your power by monitoring voltage, line frequency, and power factor. With the Kill-a-Watt Electricity Usage Monitor, you can intelligently locate inefficient devices and replace them.

CFL

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Globe 13–Watt Ultra-Mini Compact Fluorescent Spiral Bulb (60–Watt Incandescent Equivalent), Soft White, 4–Pack
Light up your home with Globe Energysaver® bulbs and save in energy costs. CFLs use approximately 70% less energy than incandescent bulbs and produce the same light output. One CFL bulb lasts from 8,000 to 10,000 hours or up to 10 years. According to the EPA, if every home in America were to replace its five most frequently used light bulbs with high efficiency CFL lighting, the carbon savings would be equivalent to removing 10 million cars from the road each year.