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The Rittmans

Florida—In 1980 we built a cement block home in north central Florida. Winter nights typically range in the 30's and 40's and occasionally well below freezing. Originally, it was 1,000 square feet and had a "passive solar" design with most windows facing due south. more

Elizabeth M.

St. Louis—Helping fight global warming is a big priority for me. I try to reduce waste, reuse items, and cut back on energy and fuel use wherever I can. more

The Lindloff Family

New York—Rob Moore, 38, and Stephanie Lindloff, 35, are an engaged couple who live in Albany, NY with their cat, Baxter. They own an early 1930s home to which they added new insulation and a handful of other energy saving devices. more

The Almonte Family

Florida—Javier Quintero, Milagros Almonte, and their two children, 17-year-old Alexis and 13-year-old Miyalez, live in a single family home in Miami, Florida. more

The Nuñez de Sole Family

Florida—Carl and Carol are married with no children. They live in a brand new home in Homestead, Florida. more

The Rodriguez Family

Illinois—Juan Rodriguez, 50, and wife Benus, 46, live in their Chicago bungalow with two children. The family made major energy-efficient improvements to the home last summer. more

The Dougherty Family

Oregon—Edward and Nancy Dougherty live in Beaverton, Oregon, with their cat, Barley, in a 1963 ranch-style home they have owned for over 30 years. Ed, 63, is a retired federal employee and Nancy, 61, is a schoolteacher. more

The Cañedo Family

Maryland—Cesar, Fredes, and their four children (seven-year-old Cesar, four-year-old Santi, three-year-old Rocio, and one-year-old Lucas) live in a 31-year-old home in Potomac, Maryland. They turned a dated kitchen into an energy-efficient space. more

The Orvis Family

Connecticut—Jamie and wife Anne, both 43, their two kids (Ryan, age 12, and Amanda, age 8) and a dog, Maui, live in a 25-year-old Colonial-style home in Fairfield, Connecticut. more