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Saving Your Money and the Planet One Household at a Time
Green 'Tune-Up'
Payback comes in 1-2 Years.
Spend $1,500 to save $10,000 over 10 years.
Tax Free ROI over 95%

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GREEN 'Tune-Up' Payback
Time in
Years:
Added
Cost:
Annual
SAVINGS
10 Year
SAVINGS
Return on
Investment
(ROI):
Programmable Thermostat. Why pay for heat and AC when you're not using it? One of the best ways to save money quickly and effortlessly is to install an ENERGY STAR® qualified thermostat that pays for itself in less than the first year.
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0.6

$115

$180

$1,800

156.5%

Standby Power Reduction - Why pay for power when you're not using your home electronics? Use power strips to cut off the energy, since many appliances consume 25% of their power when they are not even turned on.
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0.8

$20

$24

$240

120%

Compact Fluorescent Lighting - Why pay for conventional lighting that uses more power to create heat than light? Use 66% less energy with CFLs and they last 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs.
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0.8

$60

$80

$800

133.3%

Hot Water Heater 'Blanket' - Why let your water heater work harder than necessary to keep your water hot? Insulation blankets can save you 10% or more depending on the quality of your tank.
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0.8

$25

$30

$300

120%

Shower Heads - Why waste water when new technology regulates pressure and saves you money? High-Efficiency shower heads maintain shower comfort and save about 50% of the water required by conventional showers.
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0.9

$180

$300

$3,000

111.1%

Heating System Tune-up - Why let your furnace work harder than necessary to keep your family warm all winter. A professional tune-up pays for itself and prevents costly future expenses.
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1.1

$200

$180

$1,800

90%

Seal Duct Leaks - Why waste money with anything that leaks? Professional duct sealing saves you money on heating and cooling costs across the year.
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1.5

$450

$300

$3,000

66.7%

Dishwasher - Why not replace your old dishwasher. ENERGY STAR® qualified units use 25% less energy and save about 800 gallons of water per year.
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1.5

$20

$13

$130

65%

Water Filters - Why pay so much for bottled water over the course of each year? Home water filters give you great taste and healthier water for pennies a gallon.
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1.9

$200

$104

$1,040

52%

Water Efficient Toilets - Why waste water when new technology regulates suction and saves you money? High-Efficiency toilets maintain functionality and save your family between 8,000 and 20,000 gallons of water per year, per toilet.
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2.0

$50

$25

$250

50%

TOTAL SAVINGS and Average Payback / ROI Payback
Time in
Years:
Added
Cost:
Annual
SAVINGS
10 Year
SAVINGS
Return on
Investment
(ROI):

 

 


1.2

$1,320

$1,136

$11,360

96.5%