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Resolve to take care of the earth in 2008!
Resolutions are made and broken faster than you can say “global warming.” But, being a better steward of the earth is a resolution you can successfully achieve! Environmental awareness and stewardship don’t require overwhelming changes. We will offer you 52 simple things you can do to care for the earth. Each week, you can visit our website and read the green tip for the week. We will offer simple solutions to help you reduce your impact on the earth’s resources. Have a happy, green Year!

Green Tip #21
Keep Cool and Save Energy

During the good ol' summer time, you may be looking for a new central air conditioning unit to keep you cool.

Most homes have a central air conditioning unit with a 10 SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating). By choosing a new Energy Star qualified unit with a SEER of 14, you can reduce CO2 emissions by about 1,540 pounds annually, assuming it's on for 1,320 cooling hours, or 8 hours a day for 5-6 months. And make sure that your contractor does the sizing calculations so you don't install a unit that's too big. It will cost more and require larger ducts to handle its higher airflow. The unit also may fail to provide the expected comfort.

Source: Consumers Union's GreenerChoices.org

Green Tip #21 Keep Cool and Save Energy

Green Tip #21
Keep Cool and Save Energy