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  1. Dedicated to fighting climate change and empowering youth, the Bay Area’s Rising Sun Energy Center recently... http://bit.ly/2dMHUL
  2. If every U.S. home replaced its next burned out light bulb with a CFL, we would prevent the emissions of over 13 billion lbs of CO2
  3. Running the hot water faucet for 5 min uses about the same amount of energy as burning a 60-watt bulb for 14 hrs
  4. Top 5 Misconceptions About Home Energy Retrofits http://tinyurl.com/mcg9uz
  5. Of the total electricity generated in CA 47% comes from natural gas, 20% hydro, 18% nuclear, 7% geothermal, 8% other
  6. Coolerado Air Conditioner Tests 80% More Efficient than Standard Units http://tinyurl.com/l2a48u
  7. Sempra Energy Holds $1 Million Environmental Contest for Non-Profits http://tinyurl.com/mn4bzt
  8. e-Newswire Sign-Up Contest Continues, Congratulations to First 6 Winners http://tinyurl.com/lyr9f2
  9. Check out this AMAZING presentation from 350.org: http://www.350.org/action-r...
  10. Approximately $40 billion is spent annually in the U.S. to cool buildings, 1/6 of all electricity consumed annually.
  11. RT @AngDRC check out this great plug by a CPUC grantee in Palm Desert http://tinyurl.com/l2vhcg
  12. Help us find new readers and win free tickets to West Coast Green! e-Newswire sign up drive: http://tinyurl.com/m2xcg9
  13. Tip: Change your filter at least every 3 months to improve airflow and air quality and save energy.
  14. During the summer, a 5°F higher setting on your A/C thermostat will save about 10% on cooling costs.
  15. The typical household spends over $2,000/yr on energy bills. Choosing ENERGY STAR can cut this by ~1/3 or $700
  16. The national energy bill tops $500 billion per year.
  17. Average home energy output per year creates twice as much air pollution as a car creates.
  18. "U.S. tour touts green energy jobs" http://tinyurl.com/kvdoah
  19. Help us find new readers and win free tickets to West Coast Green! e-Newswire sign up drive: http://tinyurl.com/m2xcg9
  20. Fast fact: 20 years ago only ~1/4 of US homes had central A/C; by 2005 it was up to 62%