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Solar PanelsSolar PanelsSolar PanelsSolar Panels Brand:

Sharp

Cost: $305.00 each (10 Total)

Description: Sharp ND-240QCJ; 240 Watt; 65 “ X 40”

Location: Big on south-side, small on north, east, & west

Environmental Benefits: Conserves energy, Warm in winter, cool in summer

Brand: Sharp

Cost: $305.00 each (10 Total)

Description: Sharp ND-240QCJ; 240 Watt; 65 “ X 40”

Location: Big on south-side, small on north, east, & west

Environmental Benefits: Conserves energy, Warm in winter, cool in summer

WindowsWindowsWindowsWindows Brand:

Energy Star

Cost: $120 each (higher for larger windows)

Description: 36” x 72” (16 windows required)

Location: 7 on south wall, 5 on north, 2 on west, 2 on garage

Environmental Benefits: Conserves energy, Warm in winter, cool in summer, lets in a lot of light

Brand: Energy Star

Cost: $120 each (higher for larger windows)

Description: 36” x 72” (16 windows required)

Location: 7 on south wall, 5 on north, 2 on west, 2 on garage

Environmental Benefits: Conserves energy, Warm in winter, cool in summer, lets in a lot of light

RefrigeratorRefrigeratorRefrigeratorRefrigerator Brand:

Energy Star

Cost: $1,979.00

Description: Bosch Energy Star Linea; 36”; 300 Series

Location: In the kitchen next to open counter space

Environmental Benefits: More than 20% energy-efficient, cool air naturally drops to freezer

Brand: Energy Star

Cost: $1,979.00

Description: Bosch Energy Star Linea; 36”; 300 Series

Location: In the kitchen next to open counter space

Environmental Benefits: More than 20% energy-efficient, cool air naturally drops to freezer

Low-Flow Shower HeadsLow-Flow Shower HeadsLow-Flow Shower HeadsLow-Flow Shower Heads Brand:

Danze

Cost: $65.65

Description: 4” Round Sunflower; 1.5 GPM

Location: In your bathroom, on the wall in the showering region

Environmental Benefits: Uses 20-70% less water, saves thousands of gallons of water per year

Brand: Danze

Cost: $65.65

Description: 4” Round Sunflower; 1.5 GPM

Location: In your bathroom, on the wall in the showering region

Environmental Benefits: Uses 20-70% less water, saves thousands of gallons of water per year

LED Light BulbLED Light BulbLED Light BulbLED Light Bulb Brand:

Feit Electric

Cost: $12.99 each (20 required)

Description: LED Frosted A-Shape Bulb; Mercury-Free; 1.6 Watts

Location: On the ceilings & in lamps throughout the whole home

Environmental Benefits: Mercury Free, uses 2-10 watts of electricity, equals to $2.00 a day/8 hrs

Brand: Feit Electric

Cost: $12.99 each (20 required)

Description: LED Frosted A-Shape Bulb; Mercury-Free; 1.6 Watts

Location: On the ceilings & in lamps throughout the whole home

Environmental Benefits: Mercury Free, uses 2-10 watts of electricity, equals to $2.00 a day/8 hrs

Solar Attic FanSolar Attic FanSolar Attic FanSolar Attic Fan Brand:

US Sunlight Solar

Cost: $320.00

Description: 1,150 sq. / ft.; Ventilating Solar Attic Fan

Location: On the ceiling in the attic or loft , or where ventilation is needed

Environmental Benefits: Doesn’t require the use of electricity, circulation is powered by the sun.

Brand: US Sunlight Solar

Cost: $320.00

Description: 1,150 sq. / ft.; Ventilating Solar Attic Fan

Location: On the ceiling in the attic or loft , or where ventilation is needed

Environmental Benefits: Doesn’t require the use of electricity, circulation is powered by the sun.

Shade TreesShade TreesShade TreesShade Trees Brand:

Sugar Maple

Cost: $40.00 each; 8 ft. (4 total)

Description: Grow 30-145 feet, fast growing, provide wind blocks (drafts)

Location: All around house, larger tree’s on west side, (wind comes hardest)

Environmental Benefits: Natural wind block, & there’s nothing at all electronic about trees

Brand: Sugar Maple

Cost: $40.00 each; 8 ft. (4 total)

Description: Grow 30-145 feet, fast growing, provide wind blocks (drafts)

Location: All around house, larger tree’s on west side, (wind comes hardest)

Environmental Benefits: Natural wind block, & there’s nothing at all electronic about trees

WindWind TurbineTurbineWindWind TurbineTurbine Brand:

Powermax 5000

Cost: $11,000

Description: 3 Fiberglass Blades; 5 kilowatts

Location: Outside, on the side of the house so there’s more free space up front

Environmental Benefits: Natural energy, reduces carbon emissions (cause of air pollution)

Brand: Powermax 5000

Cost: $11,000

Description: 3 Fiberglass Blades; 5 kilowatts

Location: Outside, on the side of the house so there’s more free space up front

Environmental Benefits: Natural energy, reduces carbon emissions (cause of air pollution)

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1. Wind Turbine

2. Solar Panels

3. Windows

4. Refrigerator

5. Attic Fan

6. LED Lights

7. Shower Head

8. Shade Trees

1. Wind Turbine

2. Solar Panels

3. Windows

4. Refrigerator

5. Attic Fan

6. LED Lights

7. Shower Head

8. Shade Trees

EnvironmentalEnvironmentalEnvironmentalEnvironmental

1. Shade Trees

2. Solar Panels

3. Shower Head

4. Windows

5. Wind Turbine

6. Attic Fan

7. LED Lights

8. Refrigerator

1. Shade Trees

2. Solar Panels

3. Shower Head

4. Windows

5. Wind Turbine

6. Attic Fan

7. LED Lights

8. Refrigerator

RecommendationsRecommendationsRecommendationsRecommendations Solar panels are the best choice

Shade trees are cost-effective

Wind turbine produces long-term gains

Windows reduce greatest heat losses

Upgrade “necessary” items

Solar panels are the best choice

Shade trees are cost-effective

Wind turbine produces long-term gains

Windows reduce greatest heat losses

Upgrade “necessary” items