#20 of the series
Solar Energy – having a solar energy system installed is a big investment but state or local governments now help finance the costs and can bring the project into homeowners reach. Go to: http://dsireusa.org/ to find out what rebates and incentives are available in your state.
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#6 of the Series
Run a ceiling fan with the air conditioner – The combination will make you feel 7 degrees cooler (due to the wind-chill effect), allowing you to raise your AC’s thermostat by 4 degrees Fahrenheit, with little discomfort. The US Department of Energy states just a 2 degree upturn lets you cut cooling costs by 14%, the only thing better is to forego the AC entirely.
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#2 of the series
Mount a programmable thermostat – By using its pre-programmed settings properly (a minimum 10-degree setback, for eight hours daily, when you’re asleep or away from hom), you’ll save 10% ($180) on heating and cooling costs. “For every degree it’s set back during that eight-hour block, you save one percent” says Bruce Harley, a Massachusetts based engineer.
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