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Conservation where do I begin

Got this from my latest issues of Natural Home magazine. Great source of information on such things. On pages 18 and 19 are some really great things to look for:

8 Steps to an Efficient Home:

8 Steps to an Energy-Efficient Home

By Natural Home Staff

1. Order an energy audit. Offered by most utility services for $500 or less, an energy audit will determine how your home is using (and wasting) energy, giving you a starting point for improvements. Some insulation companies offer free energy audits, but use caution. They may supply only the portion of the results related to their product, rather than a comprehensive overview.

2. Insulate and seal. Using your energy audit results, seal gaps where air leaks in and

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