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Tips to Eliminate Energy Waste

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Mason PUD 3
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Mason PUD 3
Description
Webpage describing methods to save energy at home, including turning down your water heater set point, scheduling your HVAC system, adding or fixing weatherstripping, and changing HVAC system filters, among other tips.

Types of Lighting

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U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Website with consumer information about various types of lighting.

What are the Connections between Mercury and CFLs?

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
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A website explaining the connection between using compact fluorescent lightbulbs and the amount of mercury released into the environment.