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George J.

I have also already replaced over 22 incandescent bulbs with CFLs to date. more

Kim

I’m in the beginning stages, but I’m trying to go greener. more

Sherry S.

I chose to stop driving. more

Laurie P.

At night I open all the windows, which are screened, to let the cool air cool the house. more

John G.

I have installed 2 geothermal furnaces and I plan to install wind mills and solar panels. more

Gail B.

I leave my car at home and use public transportation whenever possible. more

Michelle

My husband and I have purchased a Bio Stove for our home. more

Michael L.

My wife and I live in a 900 square foot, 1964 mobile home in Santa Cruz, California. more

Jane C.

I unplug everything — microwave, TV, coffee pot, computers. more

Don B.

We just built a new home with energy efficiency in mind. We started at the bottom with our basement. more

Lauren D.

My electricity is 100% wind energy through Energy Choice here in the DC area. more

Louis L.

I sold my car and use public transportation or walk. I don't use a dryer to dry my laundry. I changed all the light bulbs in my home to fluorescent bulbs. I support green companies.

Simran K.

The University Of Mary Washington has implemented light fixtures in residence halls that use energy-saving light bulbs. That means less money from me when paying for the residence on campus.

Valentin K.

I use compact fluorescent bulbs everywhere possible and teach my children to conserve, recycle, and compost. My family has a garden, we catch rainwater, and don't use lawn chemicals. We try to save as much as possible.

Kelly

I save energy and protect the environment by using public transportation, buying local, turning off lights when I leave the room, insulating windows, and installing compact fluorescent light bulbs.

Claire C.

In our home we have an ENERGY STAR washer and fridge, but no dryer, dishwasher, AC, or cable TV. more

Jorge Z.

I have trees planted around the house that help to protect the walls from the sun's heat. more

Conway

I unplug appliances I do not frequently use like the microwave and washer, and anything electronic that I only use once in awhile. more

David Q.

My wife and I have changed out all of our conventional light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs. more

Patricia P.

Upon moving in our home 3 years ago we immediately put in a programmable thermostat and slowly I have replaced every light bulb in the house. more

Ken C.

We bought a home that was ENERGY STAR compliant. more

Kara A.

I have all the electronics (TV, laptop, router, DVD, TiVo, stereo, etc.) and lamps in my apartment plugged into power strips. more

Beth D.

In August, I bought a new home that is built by the ONLY 5-Star energy rated builder in the area. more

Carol A.

Purchased three 4" flameless candles, using batteries purchased at the dollar store. more

Kyle

Whenever I leave the house for awhile I pull the plug for some of my appliances like my TV. more

Mary G.

Last spring I was contacted by my utility company to do an energy survey of my home. more

Naka P.

My family switches off all our lights when we go out, and we use our shower that has a low-flow head instead of a bathtub.

Harold E.

I'm driving less and keeping the car tuned to give the best MPG I can get. more

Mary M.

I use a 250 gallon farm tank for watering my garden. more

Bethanie G.

My family and I have always practiced saving energy. more

Karen K.

I am buying locally as much as possible for my food. more

Karin J.

I dress warm instead of turning on the heater. more

Sharon R.

In celebration of Earth Day, I had my students use recycled materials for their art projects. more

Dave L.

I am on the Sustainability Task Force at my church. more

Tim J.

For 30 years now I've been doing my own oil changes on all of our personal cars. more

Valerie R.

Instead of moving the car and using more gas, I move my BODY...I get more EXERCISE. more

Lisa P.

I take canvas bags to the grocery store and ask the baggers to use them instead of plastic or paper. more

Bonnie L.

I called Xcel Energy and requested that an energy saver be attached to my home so that there is an automatic shut off for cycling. more

Karrina K.

We combine trips by simply making a list of things to do or things we need. more

Brian B.

I save energy by turning off my computer when not in use. more

Kerime F.

I use every dish in the house and fill up my dish washer before running it. more

Harley S.

We drive a Prius.

Tracy M.

My family has begun composting. more

Lois B.

I ride my bike or walk to most places. more

Dave S.

I drive with my cruise control on to work and home. more

Cathy

I dry my hair outside using the a/c hot air exhaust. more

Kelly

We are members of the Green Team in our town. more