What’s an easy way to reduce your home’s carbon footprint? Setting the thermostat back 7-10 degrees Fahrenheit while you are at work can reduce your heating or cooling load by up to 10%. By sealing air leaks, you can save 15-25% of the heat your furnace generates in the winter and block the same amount of unwanted heat gain in the summer.
Data source: Good, Better, Best: Cutting Carbon From Home Heating and Cooling
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