St. John the Baptist, New Brighton

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  Flip the Switch

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  Flip off lights and unplug appliances when not in use to stop unnecessary electricity use from feeding your utility bill.

  7 Members
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  Keep in the Cold: Central A/C

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  Close windows and doors to give your central A/C a break.

  6 Members
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  Take a Load Off

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  Sign up for your utility’s air conditioning load control program and stop worrying about A/C costs.

  5 Members
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  Five is Just Fine

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  Take shorter showers for squeaky-clean energy savings.

  5 Members
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  Do the Twist

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  Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs. CFLs look great, use less energy, and last seven to ten times longer.

  5 Members
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  Get With the Program

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  Enjoy easy energy savings with a push of a button and your new programmable thermostat.

  4 Members
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  Thank Your Fans: Central A/C

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  Use fans instead of your central A/C on cool summer nights.

  4 Members
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  Ditch the Car

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  Combine trips, walk or bike for some extra exercise and energy savings.

  4 Members
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  Drive to the Limit

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  Drive to the speed limit and maintain tire pressure for easy gas savings.

  4 Members
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  Two Degrees of Savings: A/C

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  Turn your central air conditioning up just two degrees to stay comfortable and save money.

  4 Members
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  Harness the Power of Wind

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  Buy green power from your utility and cut back on your coal habit.

  3 Members
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  Two Degrees of Savings: Heat

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  Turn your thermostat down just two degrees in the winter to stay comfortable and save money.

  3 Members
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  Go with the Flow

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  Install a low-flow showerhead for effortless savings that don’t impact your comfort.

  3 Members
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  Wash 'em Cold

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  Wash clothes in cold water to save money and preserve your clothing.

  3 Members
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  Keep in the Cold: Window A/C

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  Close doors and windows to give your room A/C a break.

  2 Members
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  Thank Your Fans: Window A/C

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  Use fans instead of your window A/C on cool summer nights.

  2 Members
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  Try Composting

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  Give composting a whirl and turn waste into dirt.

  1 Member
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  Don't Get Burned by Hot Water

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  Turn your water heater dial to 120 degrees to keep your energy bills low – and reduce the risk of scalding.

  1 Member
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  Out with the Old

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  Ditch the old fridge or freezer in the garage or basement for a more efficient one.

  1 Member
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  Give Recycling a Try

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  Recycle the basics – newspapers bottles and cans – to reduce your home’s environmental impact and keep usable materials out of landfills.

  1 Member
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  Deck the Halls with LEDs

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  Use LED holiday lights to light up your winter celebrations.

  1 Member