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Shop around
for energy efficient computers, monitors, and accessories.
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Plants help
to purify air in the home. They extract carbon dioxide
and create oxygen.
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Clean out bird nests and
debris from attic louvers so that air can flow freely
through the attic space. Your home will be cooler.
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Plant grass or ground
cover on exposed land to prevent loss of topsoil from
erosion. Landscaping also reduces the amount of reflected
heat reaching the building shell.
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The coils at the back
of the refrigerator are heat exchange surfaces. Keep
them clean and the unit will operate at peak efficiency.
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Defrost the freezer regularly
to keep ice from building up on the coils and making
the unit operate less efficiently.
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When purchasing replacement
appliances, buy the energy efficient types.
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