Did you know that setting your thermostat just two degrees lower in the winter and two degrees higher in the summer helps you save almost 2,000 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions per year? You probably won't feel the difference, but you will see the energy savings on your utility bill.The rewards are even bigger when no one's home. According to the Alliance for Climate Protection, turning the temp down 10-15% while you're gone for the day can save you up to $150 per year. I'm sure you can think of a better use for that money, so don't let it slip away while you're out and about.
An Energy Star programmable thermostat with built-in energy conservation settings makes this process easy. Follow Energy Star's purchasing guidelines and start saving tomorrow.
What's your thermostat set at? Post a picture on our Flickr pool, with bonus points for energy efficient models!
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I would love to take a picture of my thermostat, but I don't have one. We fight the cold by bundling up and avoid heat stroke by stripping down. Zero carbon emissions here!
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