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    No-Cost Home Energy Assessment!

    You save: 1431 lbs CO2 / $152
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    A home energy assessment will reduce your energy costs, improve the comfort of your home, and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Learn more.
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    Use More Daylight

    You save: 425 lbs CO2 / $18
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     Don't get up - to turn on the lights and earn 1 point for your team. Learn more.
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    Use Recycled Paper and Print on Both Sides!

    You save: 0 lbs CO2 / $0
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    Points: 2
    By saving paper and printing efficiently, you can greatly reduce your impact on the environment! Learn more.
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    Run Your Fans in Reverse!

    You save: 0 lbs CO2 / $0
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    Running your ceiling fan in reverse will help you enjoy the full effect of your home’s heat, and can actually save you up to 10% on heating costs this winter. Learn more.
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    Put On A Sweater!

    You save: 570 lbs CO2 / $52
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    Wearing an extra layer is actually worth about 2° in your home. That's 2° that you do not need to heat your home, that you can save on utility bills! Learn more.
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    Turn down the temp 2°!!

    You save: 570 lbs CO2 / $52
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    Save energy and stay comfortable.  Turn your heat down by 2°!! Learn more.
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    Get with the Program! Use a Programmable Thermostat

    You save: 90 lbs CO2 / $497
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    Programmable thermostats are a smart way to stay comfortable and reduce heating costs for your home. Learn more.
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    Calculate your CO2 Footprint

    You save: 0 lbs CO2 / $0
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    Use our SouthCoast-based Carbon Calculator to see just how much your daily activities contribute to Climate Change. Learn more.
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    Lower the Temperature on Your Water Heater

    You save: 500 lbs CO2 / $54
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    Turn down the temperature on your water heater for added energy savings. Learn more.
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    Use Cold Water to Wash Your Clothes

    You save: 930 lbs CO2 / $86
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    Heating water accounts for 90% of energy used to clean your clothes in the washing machine! Learn more.
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