| Turning off lights and appliances when not in use | Replacing incandescent bulbs with florescent bulbs | Replacing old appliance with ENERGY STAR appliances | Using low watt bulbs when lighting is not critical | Using power strips for home electronics | Reducing hot water usage | Weather stripping around windows or doors to stop air leaks | Installing a programmable thermostat | |
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| % of Americans that improve energy efficiency via... | 75 | 50 | 47 | 46 | 44 | 40 | 34 | 31 |
Sources:
harrisinteractive.com
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Do you do all that you can to maximize your home's energy efficiency? According to a recent study by Harris Interactive, the vast majority of Americans frequently turn off the lights, TV and other appliances when not in use. For most Americans, however, that is the extent of their energy efficiency. Only one in two Americans bother to replace their incandescent light bulbs with the energy-efficient florescent bulbs.