Here are a few ways that you can reduce your energy use dramatically. You'll save money in the process, and leave a better environment for your grandchildren...
	Release The Heat Remember that proper ventilation can help reduce your air conditioning costs by allowing you to run your system less often. Keep your house closed up tight on hot days to limit unwanted heat gain. Then ventilate at night with open windows or window fans. You'll use your air conditioner only when you need it. "Button Up" Your House Insulation is your primary defense against heating and cooling loss, so check your walls, attic and floors. You can blow cellulose into the walls or, even easier roll layers of fiberglass batting next to the floor of your home if you have access via the basement or crawlspace. Insulation is your energy insurance. Stay Warm for Less Cash Here's a way to save money without ever going to the bank. Simply make sure your furnace is the most efficient heating system possible. With a Evolution series high-efficiency furnace and a home that's "buttoned up" against the elements and you could save 20 to 50 percent on you heating bills every month! Older furnaces are rated as low as 50 percent efficient. The newest Bryant furnaces are rated as high as 92 percent efficiency. Replace Your Air Conditioner & Save the Earth You may not realize it, but your existing air conditioner or heat pump is an endangered species. That's the result of the 1990 Clean Air Act and the internationally binding Montreal Protocol. These documents call for an international phase out on future manufacturing of the refrigerant R-22, which is currently used in most air-conditioning systems and heat pump systems. A Bryant Heating & Cooling system with Puron refrigerant delivers enhanced energy efficiency, quieter operation and outstanding reliability today while meeting the environmental standards of the future. Puron refrigerant has a proven record of outstanding reliability and has been approved by the EPA for use in the United States; European and Japanese markets are also introducing products using this high-performance, chlorine-free refrigerant. Replace older furnaces & air conditioners Replacing older furnaces & air conditioners can save you over 40% on you utility bills. Check out www.hvacopcost.com Beware Home Pollution In fact, indoor air pollution can be up to five times worse than outdoor air pollution. And much of it is related to products that we use every day. Here are some common household products that foul our domestic atmospheres, along with suggestions for nontoxic replacements: Bleach and other chemical cleansers. Many cleansers contain environmental pollutants (despite their upbeat names and cute mascots). Try to substitute natural cleansers whenever possible. You can find natural cleaning products at health food stores, or make them yourself out of non-toxic cleaning ingredients such as pine oil, baking soda, vinegar, and lemon juice. Moth balls. Not only are they bad for moths, they're bad for you. Use moth-repelling cedar chips instead. Cooking hardware. Gas stoves and appliances release fumes into the air. If you insist on using gas -- as many people do -- make sure that rooms containing gas appliances are well ventilated. Candles. Many candles release soot and other pollutants into the air. Those made with metal wicks are especially toxic, since they release lead into the air as well. Paraffin itself (a petroleum-based ingredient used to make candles) is known to be a pollutant. If you're concerned about air quality, try natural paraffin-free candles instead. Perfumes. They smell like flowers, but they breath like chemicals -- at least the ones that are made with chemicals. Look for perfumes that use only natural ingredients, or try creating your own scents from natural oils instead. Incense. Smoke is an air pollutant, even when it smells sweet. You can use dried-flower potpourri or other natural olfactory enhancers to get the same effect. Dry cleaning. Many professional dry cleaners use a carcinogenic cleaning agent called "perc." Hand-wash your delicate clothing with a gentle, natural cleanser instead. If you must dry clean a piece of clothing, hang it outside to fumigate before you wear it or store it in your closet. Decor. Think natural -- avoid plastics and wall-to-wall carpeting. Note: to further increase your indoor air quality, open up windows and doors for ventilation whenever safety and weather conditions permit. Also, consider installing a Perfect Air Purifier in your HVAC system.