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Give actual dollar amount savings when possible. Numbers provided are average based on Energy Star testing.
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Item |
Savings |
Benefits |
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Energy Star rated windows |
20-30% more efficient than old windows |
More comfortable with no drafts, looks great,
saves money, reduce carbon footprint |
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Energy Star rated solar water heater |
Up to 50% |
Save money and reduce carbon footprint |
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Energy Star Tankless water heaters |
Save 30% on water heating bills; a family of
four would save on average, $175 a year. Tanks
also last approximately 20 years, which is far
longer than conventional tanks. |
Save money and reduce carbon footprint |
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Brand of green insulation
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Save: ______ yearly on heating and cooling |
Saves money, healthier air quality and reduces
carbon footprint |
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Added traditional fiberglass insulation |
Save: ______ yearly on heating and cooling |
Saves money and reduces carbon footprint |
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Sealed exposed ducts |
Save 20 percent
on heating and cooling bills |
Saves money and reduces carbon footprint |
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Programmable Thermostat |
About $180 a year |
Saves money and reduces carbon footprint |
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X
# of CFL
light bulbs |
Each CFL saves about $30 or more in electricity
costs over each bulb’s lifetime. |
Saves money and reduces carbon footprint |
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Energy Star Roof products |
Go to
www.energystar.gov
for a calculator to determine how much money can
be saved with a new roof. |
Saves money and reduces carbon footprint |
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Solar Panel |
Save: ______ yearly on electric bill |
Saves money and reduces carbon footprint |
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Geothermal pump |
Save: ______ yearly on heating and cooling |
Saves money and reduces carbon footprint |
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KCMA certified kitchen cabinets |
N/A |
No outgassing for healthier air quality, wood
from sustainable sources, high quality will last
for years, biodegradable and recyclable |
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Counters and backsplashes made out of
_____(stone, bamboo, recycled
glass, paper, ceramic tile) |
N/A |
No outgassing for healthier air quality,
sustainable, high quality will last
indefinitely, recyclable |
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Energy Star
refrigerator |
Save ____ yearly on electrical bill |
Saves money and reduces carbon footprint |
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Energy efficient induction stovetops |
Uses
90% of the energy produced compared to
only 55% for a gas burner and 65% for
traditional electric ranges |
Saves money and reduces carbon footprint |
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Energy Star qualified dishwasher |
Can save more than $30 a year on electric bill |
Saves money and reduces carbon footprint |
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Wood or bamboo flooring from sustainable forest
with a non-toxic finish |
N/A |
No outgassing for healthier air quality, wood
from sustainable sources, high quality will last
for years, biodegradable and recyclable
Safe for children
To clean and condition, use natural cleaner and
wax |
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N/A |
No outgassing for healthier air quality, wood
from sustainable sources, high quality will last
for years, biodegradable and recyclable.
All safe and clean for children |
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Milk, natural, organic, No-VOC or Zero-voc paint |
N/A |
No outgassing for healthier air quality |
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Low flush or dual flush toilet |
Approximately ____ off yearly water bill |
1.6 –gpf toilets use approximately 2 gallons
less per flush than the old standard toilets, or
20,000 gallons a year for a family of 4. The
dual flush saves an additional 30%.
Water
conservation good for planet.
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Energy Star rated exhaust fans |
Consume 70% less energy on average than standard
models. |
They improve air quality, remove odors, and
reduce moisture |
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Shower liner made from pack cloth, organic
cotton or linen |
N/A |
No outgassing, no mold or mildew for healthier
air quality (no mold or mildew pack cloth only.) |
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Low flow shower head |
Save money on water bill |
Use less water. Water conservation good for
planet. |
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Energy Star washer and dryer |
Over the life of your new Energy Star qualified
washer, you’ll save enough money in operating
costs to pay for the matching dryer. |
Saves money and reduces carbon footprint |
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Dimmable light switches |
Save on electricity |
Saves money, reduce carbon footprint and can
have light level exactly right for task. |
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No chemical pesticides or fertilizers in garden
and lawn |
N/A |
Safe for people, pets, wildlife and environment |
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Salt sterilization system for pool or whirlpool |
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Passive solar energy |
Save _____ amount of money on heating costs
compared to other ____ square foot homes in
area. |
Save money and reduces carbon footprint |
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Skylights and blinds |
20 to 30% more efficient than old skylights;
blinds save on cooling costs in summer |
Saves money on heating and cooling, brighter
rooms, provides air circulation |
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Outdoor solar lights |
Free to operate |
Saves money and reduce carbon footprint |
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