The primary goal of the Redwood City Cool Campaign is to help you learn how to reduce your CO2 emissions. Review the current month's Challenges below, and select at least one--or many, or all-- to incorporate into your lifestyle.

Use Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFLs)

Switch at least three of your home's high-use incandescent lightbulbs for CFLs.
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Turn Down the Thermostat

Lower your thermostat to 68 degrees (or less) during the day, and turn off the heat completely at night and when you're away.
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Install a Programmable Thermostat

Never mind making a daily habit of lowering your thermostat, let this device automatically change the temperature for you.

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Stop Air Leaks: Caulk & Weatherstrip Your Home

Feel a draft near doors and windows? Caulking and weatherstripping is surprisingly easy and inexpensive.

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Insulate Your Home

Properly insulating your attic, walls, and basement can save 25% of your home heating bill.

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Dress Up Your Windows

An uninsulated drape can cut a third of the heat lost through a window. An insulated drape can reduce it by half.
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Use a Space Heater

Why heat up the whole house if a space heater will do and cost less to run? Read more>>

Seal Leaks in Air Ducts

Both newly installed and older heating systems can have leaks in the air ducts, wasting energy and raising your bill. You can uncover some leaks yourself. Read more .....

Make Your Windows More Efficient

Energy lost through windows can account for 25% of your home heating costs in the winter. Read more ....





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