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Here are some ways to reduce your energy use. Approximate CO2 reductions are given for some of the energy saving actions. We hope that these will help you calculate the effect of your reductions. Some of these measures are eligible for rebates from KeySpan or NSTAR. (Click rebate for more information)

Free ways to save electricity:	CO2 Lbs/Yr Saved
Turn off lights when leaving a room Use energy saving settings on all appliances Only do full washes of laundry Clean refrigerator condenser coils once a year Air dry your clothes Close drapes during sunny summer days Unplug and discard second refrigerator/freezer Increase AC thermostat by 3°F Turn off computer when not in use	340 700 -- -- 700 -- 400 300 --

Low cost saving measures:	CO2 Lbs/Yr Saved
Install compact fluorescent light bulbs in fixtures you use most Use a compact fluorescent light bulb in one exterior light Install a motion sensor on exterior lights—60 lbs/year Plant a shade tree near a window which get lots of sun	510 190 60 --

Measures with higher costs, but short payback periods:	CO2 Lbs/Yr Saved
Replace your refrigerator with an EnergyStar® model Replace AC with an efficient model (9.0 to 12.0 SEER Whiten your roof Replace all appliances with EnergyStar® models	740 420 420 --

Cost-effective measures requiring a significant investment:	CO2 Lbs/Yr Saved
Install photovoltaic panels	1360

For more information about high efficiency appliances, visit the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy website.

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All CO2 reduction numbers are from Richard Heede of the Rocky Mountain Institute. This work is supported by the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund, Winslow Foundation and Sun Hill Foundation.