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Power$mart |
Already In Place |
Household Goal |
Date
Achieved
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| Energy-Efficient Energy Star
Purchases |
| Energy Star
qualified products: top consideration in new or replacement product purchases
for your home |
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| 1. high-efficiency
furnace/air conditioner or heat pump |
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| 2. programmable
thermostat |
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| 3. double-pane windows
with low-e coatings |
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| 4. compact and other
fluorescent light bulbs |
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| 5. energy-efficient
refrigerator |
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| 6. dishwasher with
energy-efficiency setting |
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| 7. clothes dryer with
moisture sensor |
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| 8. clothes washer
that saves water and energy |
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| 9. efficient home
office equipment and electronics |
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| 10. insulate attic,
exterior walls, basement and crawl spaces |
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| 11. replace
dangerous, inefficient halogen torchier lamp with Energy Star qualified
torchiere |
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| 12. certified Energy
Star home |
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| Low Cost Home Improvements |
| 1. replace funace and
airconditioning filters monthly |
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| 2. caulk between
window/door frames and walls |
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| 3. weatherstrip
windows and doors |
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| 4. add storm windows
or use plastic film kits to improve single-pane windows |
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| 5. insulate hot water
heater |
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| 6. install motion
sensors, dimmers, and timers for indoor and outdoor lighting |
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| 7. plant trees to
shelter your home from the elements |
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| 8. install ceiling or
other fans to cut down on airconditioning costs |
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| No Cost Energy Conscious Behaviors |
| 1. clean furnace and
air conditioner filters |
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| 2. turn off lights
when you leave a room |
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| 3. use sunlight for
light or heat whenever practical |
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| 4. match pot size to
burner size and keep the lid on it |
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| 5. set hot water
heater no higher than 120° F |
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| 6. do laundry in cold
or warm water |
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| 7. use
computer Energy Star qualified computer sleep feature |
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| 8. turn off
electronics when not in use |
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| 9. close blinds or
shades in summer |
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| 10. do full loads in
dishwashers, clothes washers, and dryers |
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| 11. keep your car
tuned up and its tires properly inflated |
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invest in the latest energy-efficient technologies and products, make basic
home improvements, and/or practice energy-saving habits. 
