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Turn down the heat.

You can reduce the energy needed to heat your home up to 20% simply by turning the thermostat down 10°F - 15° when you are asleep or out of the house. The most effective and convenient way to save energy this way is to install a programmable thermostat. When used properly, programmable thermostats can save you about $150 per year.

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Keep your carbon dioxide emissions to a minimum when you have fun or enjoy the outdoors. Explore the coast nearby or camp in the mountains down the road instead of embarking on epoch road trips; consider getting a sailboat instead of a speedboat or a mountain bike instead of a motorcycle; take the family to the local museum or go river rafting instead of hopping a plane to Disneyland. Anything you can do to reduce your travel miles and power usage will have a big impact as we try to stop global warming now.

Stay close to home

Participate in zero- or low-emissions activities

Carpool, rideshare or take public transportation

Reuse your towels and sheets at hotels