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Have a checkup for your HVAC system every 2 years to make sure it is running efficiently. Be sure to clean the filter monthly during times of peak usage; a dirty filter can significantly reduce the efficiency of your HVAC. Savings: Reduce your energy bill by $100 per year or more!
U.S. Green Building Council

Take a Step

Little ways to go green, right now.

iStock_000000489728Medium_revWhether it's a simple change or a global statement, action begins with one step. Here you'll find all manner of first steps to help you get started. Some require a greater undertaking than others, but you don't have to be Al Gore to practice shutting off the lights when you leave the room, turning off your car instead of idling for long periods of time, watering your plants at night instead of in the heat of the day… you get the picture.

Do you have tips, ideas, or stories about taking action? We want to hear them! Email your tips to Sally Seymour.


Start swapping your old conventional products for environmentally friendly ones.
The Green Guide > Products A-Z

Reduce your carbon footprint by working from home a few days a week.
Green Living Tips

Have a checkup for your HVAC system every 2 years to make sure it is running efficiently. Be sure to clean the filter monthly during times of peak usage; a dirty filter can significantly reduce the efficiency of your HVAC. Savings: Reduce your energy bill by $100 per year or more!
U.S. Green Building Council

When you are done with a light, TV, stereo or anything else that uses electricity, turn it off to save energy.
U.S. Department of Energy

To save the most energy and money, replace your highest used fixtures or the light bulbs in them with energy-efficient models.
Energy Star


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