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Compact fluorescent bulbsEnergy Savers: Lighting
United States Department of Energy. Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
"Making improvements to your lighting is one of the fastest ways to cut your energy bills."
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A mother holding a babyGetting Energy Assistance
The National Fuel Fund Network.
Lisitng of state programs that offer additional energy assistance to those in need.
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Family photograph of parents with a childLow-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
DHHS. Administration for Children and Families. Office of Community Services. Division of Energy Assistance.
"To assist low income households, particularly those with the lowest incomes that pay a high proportion of household income for home energy, primarily in meeting their immediate home energy needs."
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A brown houseMake Your Home An Energy Efficient Home
U.S. Department of Energy. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Environmental Protection Agency.
"Many households could save 20-30 percent on their household energy bills by implementing energy efficiency improvements. Energy Savers primarily focuses on existing homes — both owned and rented."
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CoinsFederal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Department of Energy. Energy Star.
"Tax credits are available for many types of home improvements including adding insulation, replacement windows, and certain high efficiency heating and cooling equipment."
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Family Around a TableA Consumer Guide to Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
U.S. DOE. Energy efficiency and Rewable Energy.
"Explore your options for saving energy and using renewable energy at home, at work, in your community, and while driving."
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A brick houseHome Energy Saver
U.S. Department of Energy.
"Designed to help consumers identify the best ways to save energy in their homes, and find the resources to make the savings happen. Has the first Internet-based tool for calculating energy use in residential buildings."
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Map of the United StatesState Utility Commissions
U.S. General Services Administration. Federal Citizen Information Center.
Listing of State Utility Commissions. "State utility commissions regulate consumer service and rates for gas, electricity and a variety of other services within your state."
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After a SnowstormWeatherization Assistance Program
U.S. DOE. Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office.
"The Weatherization Assistance Program enables low-income families to permanently reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy efficient."
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