Austin Audubon Society

Top Team Actions

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  Two Degrees of Savings: Heat

  Difficulty: Expense:

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

  2 Members
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  Ditch the Car

  Difficulty: Expense:

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

  2 Members
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  Wash 'em Cold

  Difficulty: Expense:

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

  2 Members
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  Take a Load Off

  Difficulty: Expense:

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

  1 Member
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  Try Composting

  Difficulty: Expense:

  Give composting a whirl and turn waste into dirt.

  1 Member
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  Keep in the Cold: Window A/C

  Difficulty: Expense:

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

  1 Member
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  Don't Get Burned by Hot Water

  Difficulty: Expense:

  Turn your water heater dial to 120° to keep your energy bills low and your family safe.

  1 Member
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  Five is Just Fine

  Difficulty: Expense:

  Take five minute showers for squeaky-clean energy savings.

  1 Member
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  Keep in the Cold: Central A/C

  Difficulty: Expense:

  Close windows and doors to give your central A/C a break during the summer

  1 Member
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  Flip the Switch

  Difficulty: Expense:

  Turn off lights and unplug electronics when not in use to stop costly electricity leaks.

  1 Member
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  Batts in the Attic

  Difficulty: Expense:

  Insulate your attic for big energy savings and comfort gains.

  1 Member
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  Do the Twist

  Difficulty: Expense:

  Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs that use 75% less electricity and last 7-10 times longer.

  1 Member
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  Drive to the Limit

  Difficulty: Expense:

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

  1 Member
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  Deck the Halls with LEDs

  Difficulty: Expense:

  Use LED holiday lights to light up your winter celebrations without lighting up your utility bills.

  1 Member