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  2. Good Wednesday morning! Have your kids joined Team ENERGY STAR and shared their story with EPA yet? Check out this awesome blog from Flour Sack Mama and get started today. Your kids could win big prizes from Do Something and LG Electronics USA!
  3. This is the last week to join Team ENERGY STAR and enter to win awesome prizes (like TVs and computers) from Do Something and LG Electronics USA! Join today and share your story this week: www.energystar.gov/team. Check out the latest membe...
    r of our team!

    Story: Dear Energy Star,

    My name is Victoria I speak for the trees,
    I do it with my family whose last name is Lees.
    How do we help is the question that pops in your head,
    One of many ways is we turn off all the lights before bed.
    I also bring reusable water bottles when I go to school,
    I'm on our school’s Green Team and it’s the number 1 rule.
    When I do have garbage in my lunch, which I rarely do,
    I don’t put it in the green bin, I put it in the one that’s blue.
    I walk or bike to places that aren’t too far,
    I know it’s a lot better than taking the car.
    When I brush my teeth I don’t let the water run,
    I don’t want our river to dry out, that wouldn’t be fun.
    My family is getting an eco-friendly SUV,
    My mom likes the color, it’s about the environment for me.
    Before I leave you here's a little piece of advice,
    Before you chop down a tree you should really think twice.

    Sincerely yours,
    Victoria
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    Photo: This is the last week to join Team ENERGY STAR and enter to win awesome prizes (like TVs and computers) from Do Something and LG Electronics USA! Join today and share your story this week: www.energystar.gov/team. Check out the latest member of our team! 		 

Story: Dear Energy Star,

My name is Victoria I speak for the trees, 
I do it with my family whose last name is Lees.
How do we help is the question that pops in your head,
One of many ways is we turn off all the lights before bed. 
I also bring reusable water bottles when I go to school, 
I'm on our school’s Green Team and it’s the number 1 rule. 
When I do have garbage in my lunch, which I rarely do,
I don’t put it in the green bin, I put it in the one that’s blue.  
I walk or bike to places that aren’t too far, 
I know it’s a lot better than taking the car. 
When I brush my teeth I don’t let the water run,  
I don’t want our river to dry out, that wouldn’t be fun. 
My family is getting an eco-friendly SUV, 
My mom likes the color, it’s about the environment for me. 
Before I leave you here's a little piece of advice,
Before you chop down a tree you should really think twice.

  Sincerely yours, 
       Victoria
  4. Happy Monday Morning! We are experiencing a beautiful fall-like day here in DC. The cooler temp is probably making some people think about getting their home ready for winter. Does your home need an insulation checkup? Check out this infographic to discover where leaks are most common in your home: http://go.usa.gov/rE6m
  5. Happy Friday! Fill in the blank: "My favorite thing about being green is ______."
  6. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is at the Green Sports Alliance in Seattle WA today, where partner NHL.com just launched a new energy efficiency program - congrats! #NHLGreen
  7. Who doesn't love to see a dog running on the beach? Think they are just having fun? Think again. Dogs help keep the beach microbe free through "gull harassment" (yes, that's a term!) EPA scientists explain beach research in ScienceNow. Science Now
  8. Pop quiz: Other than heating/cooling your home, what accounts for the largest portion of your utility bill every month? www.energystar.gov
  9. Congrats to Johnson City Central School District for earning the ENERGY STAR! JC Schools improved energy performance by managing energy strategically across the entire district.

    The district also made cost-effective improvements to its bu...
    ildings, including installing energy-efficient photo copiers, upgrading the lighting control systems in the K-8 building and emergency lighting system in the high school, and installing a virtual server in the data center. Via WIVT/WBGH NewsChannel 34
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  10. Has your family joined Team ENERGY STAR yet? Check out the latest submission! www.energystar.gov/team

    Story: At my house we have my parents and 4 kids. To save energy my mom hangs our clothes on the line to dry unless it is raining. We ...
    open the windows instead of using the air conditioner unless they are cutting corn in our front yard. We try to make sure all the lights and tvs are off unless we need them. Sometimes we forget and my mom or dad do it behind us. We also cut up trees with my dad that have fallen down and are dried up and we use them for firewood in the winter so our heating bill will not be high. We try to do things to save the earth and money.
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    Photo: Has your family joined Team ENERGY STAR yet? Check out the latest submission! www.energystar.gov/team 

Story: At my house we have my parents and 4 kids.  To save energy my mom hangs our clothes on the line to dry unless it is raining.  We open the windows instead of using the air conditioner unless they are cutting corn in our front yard.  We try to make sure all the lights and tvs are off unless we need them.  Sometimes we forget and my mom or dad do it behind us.  We also cut up trees with my dad that have fallen down and are dried up and we use them for firewood in the winter so our heating bill will not be high.  We try to do things to save the earth and money.
  11. Welcome to Tuesday Facebook! ENERGY STAR has been busy all Labor Day weekend with ENERGY STARs Across America events across the country. What did you do this holiday weekend?
  12. The holiday weekend is just about here! There are lots of great ENERGY STARs Across America events this Labor Day weekend. The LA County fair is one and we hear that Southern California Edison (SCE) will have some great information about ways to save energy and local rebates. Be sure to stop by and say hi! www.energystar.gov/changetheworld
  13. Welcome to ENERGY STAR’s first ever Facebook Party! Today’s party is all about sharing your energy saving accomplishments with the world. From big changes to small ones, we want to hear it all from our partners and Facebook friends!
    Photo: Welcome to ENERGY STAR’s first ever Facebook Party! Today’s party is all about sharing your energy saving accomplishments with the world. From big changes to small ones, we want to hear it all from our partners and Facebook friends!
  14. Got plans at 2pm EDT? Stop by our page and join ENERGY STAR's first-ever Facebook Party! This is your opportunity to tell the world how you are helping to protect the climate by saving energy. See you there!
    Photo: Got plans at 2pm EDT? Stop by our page and join ENERGY STAR's first-ever Facebook Party! This is your opportunity to tell the world how you are helping to protect the climate by saving energy. See you there!
  15. Data Center Knowledge has the story on ENERGY STAR for Data Centers, which makes use of our Portfolio Manager! Did you know: ENERGY STAR Buildings typically use 35% less energy and cost $0.50 per square foot less to operate than comparative buildings.
  16. ENERGY STAR wants to invite you to a party! Tomorrow we are holding our first-ever Facebook party and we would love for you to join in and share your story. RSVP today and look for the party conversation thread on our page at 2pm EDT on Wednesday!
    Wednesday, August 29 at 2:00pm in EDT at ENERGY STAR Facebook Page
  17. ENERGY STAR is hosting a Facebook party this Wednesday from 2:00-3:00 PM EDT! It's a great time to share your energy-saving stories, blog posts, photos and videos on how you’ve been protecting the climate by saving energy!

    You can RSVP right now by clicking on the event page here. See you there!
    Wednesday, August 29 at 2:00pm in EDT at ENERGY STAR Facebook Page
  18. Congrats to the DeKalb County Community Outreach Building in IL for earning EPA's ENERGY STAR! The certification requires the submission of detailed data such as energy consumption over several years, how long systems run and occupancy counts of the building at different times. Learn more about what it takes to earn the label from the Daily Chronicle here!
  19. Happy Friday! Fill in the blank: The lighting fixture I use the most is______.

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