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Is your home too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter? Why not plant a tree? A deciduous tree planted in just the right spot can save as much as 25 percent off of your summer air conditioning bills. And, since they drop their leaves in the fall, the sun can then shine through and warm you up all winter long.
Go to http://www.bayeradvanced.com/article/plant-shade-trees-to-conserve-energy.html for more information on how and where to plant the perfect tree.

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Want to save water, electricity and money? Then look for Energy Star rated appliances the next time you purchase any of the following items: Clothes Washers, Dehumidifiers, Dishwashers, Refrigerators & Freezers, Room Air Conditioners and Room Air Cleaners. Interestingly enough you won't find Clothes Dryers on the list. According to the web site, Energy Star does not label dryers since there is not much difference in the energy used between models. And installing an Energy Star approved programmable thermostat can also help save energy and money.
Go to http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=appliances.pr_appliances for more information on Energy Star appliances and
go to http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=thermostats.pr_thermostats for more information on programmable thermostats.

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