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SAVE
ENERGY AT HOME
The first step to energy
sustainability, environmental stewardship and climate protection is to
reduce your energy use at home through efficiency and
conservation. Read
more. Visit the Sierra Club Green Home website for information on
calculating your greenhouse gas emissions, conducting a home
energy audit, installing solar or wind on your home,
recycling, energy efficiency and conservation. Calculate the
electricity costs of your lights, electronics and household
appliances. All you need to know is how much energy something
uses in watts and a simple math problem. Read
more. Energy effiencity light bulbs, including
Compact
Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFL) and Light Emitting Diode Bulbs (LED) use
75% - 95% less energy that incandescent light bulbs. CFL Bulbs
contain mercury, so be sure to dispose of them properly. Read
more. Have your home
energy audited and weatherized. This is something that you can
hire a professional to do, or you can do one yourself. Read more. Insulate your hot
water heater and adjust the thermostat to 120 degrees. If you
need to replace your hot water heater and have natural gas, consider a
heat-on-demand model. Read
More. Household energy
consumption is not just an environmental hazard. The rising costs
of energy also threaten families in our communities and
jeopardize their ability to make ends meet. Read
more. Calculate your greenhouse gas emissions ICLEI's Personal CO2 Calculator EPA Household Emissions Calculator Delaware Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programs Energize Delaware (SEU) Energy Star Appliance Rebate Program Delaware Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Delaware Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) |
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