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By Theresa Johnston, About.com Guide to Orlando since 2000

Energy Saving Tips

Tuesday July 21, 2009
Money Saving Tip of the Week:
For most of us, summer electric bills are the highest of the year. Progress Energy has put together a great little site, Save the Watts, that offers some helpful hints on how to make your home more energy efficient thus reducing your electric bill.

Savings calculators estimate what you could save monthly by using more efficient light bulbs and running the washing machine with cold water only. Ever wonder what your family's carbon footprint is? Enter the Kw from your last statement to determine what your monthly Carbon Dioxide emissions are.

Do you have a suggestion for a money saving tip? Post it in the comments below.

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