1) Replacing 5 commonly used light bulbs with low energy spiral (CFL) bulbs can reduce: 1,150 pounds of Carbon Dioxide per year, 6% reduction in annual emissions for average person, and can potentially save $50 on annual energy bill.

2) Setting a computer and monitor to "power down" when not in use can reduce: 300 pounds of Carbon Dioxide per year, 2% reduction in annual emissions for average person, and can potentially save $15 on annual energy bill.

3) Using less hot water by installing a low flow showerhead and washing clothes in cold or warm water can reduce: 850 pounds of Carbon Dioxide per year, 5% reduction in annual emissions for average person, and can potentially save $40 on annual energy bill.

4) Purchasing ten percent of your electricity from a green power source such as wind, solar or geothermal can reduce: 625 pounds of Carbon Dioxide per year, 3% reduction in annual emissions for average person

5) Adjusting your thermostat two degrees cooler in the winter can save more than 5% on energy bills, and setting your thermostat two degrees warmer in summer can save 10% or more. Alternatively, you can use a programmable thermostat to adjust temperatures by four degrees automatically while you are at work and sleeping. Reduces: 2,000 pounds of Carbon Dioxide per year, 11% reduction in annual emissions for average person, and can potentially save $100 on annual energy bill.

6) Purchasing an energy-saving washing machine or refrigerator that has earned the government's “Energy Star” label can reduce: 475 pounds of Carbon Dioxide per year, 3% reduction in annual emissions for average person, and can potentially save $25 on annual energy bill.

7) Turning your water heater thermostat down to 120 degrees can reduce: 500 pounds of Carbon Dioxide per year, 3% reduction in annual emissions for average person, and can potentially save $25 on annual energy bill.

8) Keeping your car off the road to and from work one day per week by teleworking, carpooling, riding a bike, or using public transportation (Savings based on a 10 mile trip to/from work) can reduce: 1,000 pounds of Carbon Dioxide per year, 6% reduction in annual emissions for average person, and can potentially save $125 on car expenses.

9) Using a car that gets 10 miles more per gallon than what you currently drive can reduce:
2,850 pounds of Carbon Dioxide per year, 16% reduction in annual emissions for average person, and can potentially save $350 on car expenses.

10) Keeping your tires properly inflated, improving fuel economy up to 3% can reduce: 250 pounds of Carbon Dioxide per year, 1.5% reduction in annual emissions for average person, and can potentially save $30 on car expenses.

11) Eliminating one trip by car per week by stringing errands together (savings based on a 5 mile trip to the store) can reduce: 500 pounds of Carbon Dioxide per year, 3% reduction in annual emissions for average person, and can potentially save $60 on car expenses.

12) Planting six trees can reduce: 300 pounds of Carbon Dioxide per year, 2% reduction in annual emissions for average person