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The Energy Savers booklet offers a wealth of information on good ways to save energy.


Energy Audit

No- or Low-Cost Energy Savers

Insulation & Weatherization

Space Heating & Cooling

Water Heating

Windows

Landscaping

Lighting & Daylighting

Appliances

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Chart of how we use energy in our homes (based on national averages. The largest portion of a utility bill for a typical house is for heating and cooling. Heating and cooling: 44%. Water heating - 14%. Lighting, cooking, and other appliances - 33%. Refrigerator - 9%.The first step to improving the energy efficiency of your home or small business is to find out which parts of your home use the most energy. An energy audit will show you where these are and suggest the most effective measures for reducing your energy costs. You can conduct a simple energy audit yourself, you can contact your local power provider, or you can call an independent energy auditor for a more comprehensive examination.

The pages below provide more information on energy improvements that will save you energy and money:

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