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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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    Stop Throwing Money Out the Window!

    You save: 440 lbs CO2 / $55
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    Covering your windows can help prevent heat exchange, keeping your house comfortable while lowering your heating and cooling costs! 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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    Track your actual utility savings!

    You save: 0 lbs CO2 / $0
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    Register to track your actual utility cost and CO2 savings. 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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    Insulate your Hot Water Tank and Pipes

    You save: 1100 lbs CO2 / $50
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    Keep your energy bills low by insulating your hot water tank and pipes. Learn more.
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    Insulate Your Home

    You save: 2000 lbs CO2 / $308
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    Insulating your home properly can help reduce heating and cooling costs. Learn more.
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