The energy we use at home accounts for about a fifth of U.S. global warming pollution. That means making smart choices at home, and in the business matters. www.edf.org
Simple changes can save resources and energy — and perhaps slow global warming.
A growing demand for energy efficiency topped findings from the American Institute of Architects' home-design trend survey for the second quarter of 2007.
It is recomended to use insulating shades on windows to keep heat in or out and slow the loss of energy. By Vt.-based architect John Connell, a member of the institute's housing committee.
You can open and close windows and shades to help heat or cool the house, depending on season and geographical location.Thermal shades (made of materials that stand up to UV rays) work best on the outside, for a cooling effect in hot climate. For more information.........
Cooling & Heating www.edf.org
Top home energy users (average household) produces about four tons of heat-trapping pollution a year. It is heavily influenced by weather. For example, a relatively cold 1996 led to an increase in heat-trapping emissions compared to the previous year. But the next year, a warmer winter helped emissions dip bit. Warmer summers increase greenhouse gas pollution, too, from heavy air conditioning use.
Despite the relative warm or coolness of the season, the U.S. emits a harmful amount of global warming pollution.
Even as the weather varies, your choices can help spew less global warming pollution:
Install awnings or shades to give your air conditioner and energy bill a break!
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