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Looking at the things in your house that use up your electricity is an easy way to reduce your carbon footprint. The average home spends about $1900 on energy costs every year! In addition to helping you reduce your carbon emissions and fight global warming, saving energy will have a big impact on your monthly bills. To do this, we have broken down your carbon emissions into a handful of categories.

Energy Efficient Lighting to Cut your Carbon Footprint
To start off, the lighting of your home is a big drain on your electricity. Click here to learn more about energy saving light bulbs.

Appliances and your Carbon Emissions
Large appliances are another main user of electricity in your home. Click here to learn more about the carbon emissions from your large appliances and the changes you can make to cut your carbon footprint.

Other Electronic Devices that Use Excess Energy
There are also other electronic devices used in day to day life that offer plenty of ways to reduce your carbon footprint and reduce your carbon emissions.

Thermostats and Global Warming
Heating your home is one of the biggest contributors to your carbon footprint and one of the biggest factors in global warming. During a cold winter you are sure to see more news in the media about global warming as people use more energy giving them greater carbon emissions. Controlling your thermostat is a great way to cut your carbon footprint and help fight global warming.