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.

Conserve Water

Start by participating in Redwood City's Water Conservation Program. Order your free SMART Home Water Conservation Kit. The Kit will help you accomplish what we consider to be the top four water conservation steps. These include 1.Check for Plumbing Leaks; 2. Measure Shower and Faucet Flow Rates, 3. Replace Faucet Aerators in Bathrooms and Kitchen; 4. Determine the Number of Gallons Per/Flush Per/Toilet. The City offers so many ways to save water in the home and garden including offering rebates for water saving appliances. Click here to find out more - Read More >>

Lower Your Water Heater to 120°F

Your water heater is the second greediest appliance in your home in terms of energy use, but it doesn't have to stay that way.
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Take Shorter Showers

Your shower is the biggest user of hot water in the entire house and you may be surprised at how much energy and cost savings await you by making a simple change.
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Wash Full Loads in Cold Water

Washing full loads of clothes in cold water cuts the energy used for washing your clothes in half and saves water too.

Install Low-Flow Showerheads

Replacing your old shower head with an energy-efficient one can cut your water and energy use by half.
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Insulate Your Water Pipes

Insulated water pipes gives you hot water sooner while keeping energy from going down the drain.

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Insulate Your Water Heater

The colder the area your old water heater is in--a basement or garage--the greater the heat loss. Be practical and save dollars, wrap it in a blanket.

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Run Your Pool or Spa More Efficiently

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