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Operation Energy Save

Make an impact by taking these energy (and wallet) saving actions.

How To Help Your Friends and Neighbors Save Money on Energy on Howcast

Initiative Statistics

  • 1,776,940 lbs. of CO2 offset
  • $123,220 saved in energy bills
  • 529,579 kilowatts saved

Calculate Your Impact Learn about the impact you can have by taking these energy saving actions

Buy a CFL to replace an incandescent bulb# of Bulbs Replaced
2079
lbs. of CO2 offset
$
207
saved in energy bills
1350
kilowatts saved
Weather strip your home# of Homes Stripped
0
lbs. of CO2 offset
$
0
saved in energy bills
0
kilowatts saved
Install Solar Panels# of Panels Installed
0
lbs. of CO2 offset
$
0
saved in energy bills
0
kilowatts saved
2,079
lbs. of CO2 offset
$
207
saved in energy bills
1,350
kilowatts saved

Learn More

Organize a Group Service Project

Ask your faith or community group to join the effort to help others save on energy costs.
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Help a Neighbor Save Money on Energy Costs

Help yourself, then help someone else with this easy checklist.
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Energy Costs Have You Seeing Red?

Bruce Harley, author of "Cut Your Energy Bills Now," tells you how to save some money.

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