Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis

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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.

  57 Members
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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.

  53 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.

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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.

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  Wash 'em Cold

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

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  Ditch the Car

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

  3 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.

  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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  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.

  3 Members
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  Try Composting

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  Give composting a whirl and turn waste into dirt.

  2 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.

  2 Members
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  Seal Attic Bypasses

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  Seal attic bypasses allowing heated air to escape from you house into the attic.

  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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  Get on the Bus

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  Leave your car at home and take the bus once a week for work, school or errands.

  2 Members
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  Put a Damper On It

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  Keep your fireplace damper closed shut!

  2 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.

  2 Members
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  Batts in the Attic

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  Insulate your attic for big energy savings and comfort gains.

  2 Members
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  Upgrade Your Water Heater

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  Replace your 15+ year old water heater with a shiny new efficient unit.

  2 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.

  1 Member
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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.

  1 Member
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  Five is Just Fine

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  Take shorter showers for squeaky-clean energy savings.

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  Upgrade Your Fridge

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  Replace your 15+ year old fridge with a shiny new efficient unit.

  1 Member
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  Recycle it All

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  Recycle like crazy at home and look for items in recyclable packaging.

  1 Member