The following information is provided courtesy of the U.S. Department of Energy. It provides tips on maximizing heating and cooling efficiency within the home. More information can be obtained at http://www1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips/heating_cooling.html.

Heating and Cooling Tips

U.S. Department of Energy

Heating and cooling your home uses more energy and drains more energy dollars than any other system in your home. Typically, 45% of your utility bill goes for heating and cooling. What’s more, heating and cooling systems in the United States together emit 150 million tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere each year, adding to global climate change. They also generate about 12% of the nation’s sulfur dioxide and 4% of the nitrogen oxides, the chief ingredients in acid rain.

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