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-qualified refrigerators use 15% less energy than non-qualified models. But positioning your fridge away from a heat such as an oven, a dishwasher, or direct sunlight from a window will also reduce energy!

Happy Valentine's Day from us to you! Make sure you turn on the mood lighting, LED of course.

Give a potted plant, rather than the traditional bouquet, it not only lasts for longer, but cut flowers need to be transported via chilled trucks and are often wrapped in non-recyclable cellophane, so this year buy a locally-sourced plant instead.

But, of course, don't forget to snuggle up together to save heat. 😍

The thing is, we know how to fix this problem. Installing double-pane windows, weather stripping, and insulation stands to take a huge bite out of energy bills and environmental impacts. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, homeowners can shave 15 percent off heating and cooling bills on average by properly sealing their homes.

Read the article whole article at buff.ly/2FWexd1. "The polar vortex is showing people just how poorly insulated their home are"

"...we can and need to deploy solar more broadly so that it benefits all people, regardless of race and ethnicity,” said Deborah Sunter, Ph.D., an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the School of Engineering at Tufts, and the study’s lead author. “Solar energy can be a resource for climate protection and social empowerment.”

Study: Racial inequality in the deployment of rooftop solar energy in the US MEDFORD/SOMERVILLE, Mass. and BERKELEY, Ca. (Jan. 10, 2019)—Although the popularity of rooftop solar panels has skyrocketed because of their benefits to consumers and the environment, the deployment has predominantly occurred in white neighborhoods, even after controlling for household income and ...

Are you ? While Kondo provides advice on straightening out your room, here are some tips on how to tidy up your energy use:

Change out your lightbulbs. LED lights use at least 75 percent less energy than incandescent bulbs, and last 25 times longer! If you’ve still got incandescent bulbs in your home, it’s time to do as Marie would: thank them for their service and let them go.

Reduce your standby power. If an appliance or device is switched off but still plugged in to your home, it may still continue to use power, known as standby or vampire energy, which can account for up to 10 percent of your household’s electric bill. While you purge your belongings of what you don’t need, consider adding a power strip to the list of things you do need.

Clean out your dryer. Cleaning the lint screen before every load of laundry can save an average of $34 annually.

Get rid of drafts.

With these simple tips, you will be well on your way to tidying your home’s energy waste – and trimming your energy bills!

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The program will run through 2022, with an estimated 7,500 customers expected to receive up to $6000 in Duke Energy rebates for solar systems.

Duke Energy Invites Applications From Charlotte Area Customers For Solar Energy Rebates - Charlotte Area News Another wave of solar energy is expected Jan. 2 when the window opens for customers to apply for Duke Energy’s solar rebate program. So far in 2018, more than 1,300 customers have installed systems and qualified for rebates. The Duke Energy solar rebate program is one of many customer programs the...

TAX TIME! Don't forget about the home energy tax credits you may qualify for this year.

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Energy Tax Credit: Which Home Improvements Qualify? - TurboTax Tax Tips & Videos Taxpayers who upgrade their homes to make use of renewable energy may be eligible for a tax credit to offset some of the costs. As of the 2018 tax year, the federal government offers the Nonbusiness Energy Property Credit. The credits are good through 2019 and then are reduced each year through the....

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RETI - Renewable Energy Transition Initiative Non Profit Organization that aims to create sustainable communities by helping with the transition to renewable energy, energy efficiency , and sustainable development.

School, work, laundry.. isn't that routine? Make sure you are filling your washer up all the way using cold water to be the most ! Your washer will use about the same amount of energy no matter the size of the load, so fill it up.

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New Year, new filter! Energy.gov recommends changing your filter every month in the summer and winter to ensure proper saving. Send us your pictures of your new filter! :)

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