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Energy Saving Introduction
1. Energy-Saving Secrets
Introduction
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2. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!
The latest headlines are filled with news of devastating hurricanes, the looming oil crisis,
and global warming. Meanwhile, in our hometowns, natural gas prices are skyrocketing
and the price of gasoline ricochets daily. Even for people who aren’t political or
environmental activists, it’s understood that the world’s energy issues are no longer
abstract matters, they’re concrete problems that affect our wallets and our daily lives.
It’s easy to feel helpless in the face of all this, but we’re not.
Every one of us has the power to both reduce our energy bills and have a positive impact
on the planet.
How can we claim this power? We can learn the energy-saving secrets in this book, put
them to use in our own lives, and share them with others. Today, each one of us can
unplug a countertop appliance we’re not using, switch off a light as we leave the room,
or fill our tires with air. This weekend, we can pick up a can of expandable foam, a tube
of caulk, or a compact fluorescent build, and reduce the cost of heating, cooling, or
lighting our homes. Over time, we can purchase energy-efficient appliances and
automobiles, weather-strip and insulate our windows and doors, and develop lifelong
energy-saving habits.
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3. SECRET BENEFITS OF ENERGY
SAVING
Purchasing new, energy-efficient windows, doors, or appliances has an immediate
impact on your utility bills, just as buying a fuel-efficient car immediately reduces the
money you spend on gasoline. What most people don’t know is this: Some utility
companies offer rebates on the purchase of Energy Star appliances, certain states allow
tax deductions on those same purchases, and the federal government offers tax
deductions on energy-saving home improvements and purchases. To take advantages of
these added benefits, check with your utility company before buying a major appliance,
consult an accountant about the tax advantages of making your home more energy
efficient, and save all related receipts.
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