Have you resigned yourself to higher energy bills now that summer�s arrived? Don�t give up so easily, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency�s Energy Star program can help homeowners choose the right cooling system to stay cool, and keep energy costs down. Wendy Reed explains:
�If you�re in the market for an air conditioner or programmable thermostat, choose Energy Star qualified models. Changing to high-efficiency cooling equipment can greatly reduce summer cooling costs. Be sure to ask your contractor to size your cooling system to fit your home and seal and insulate any ducts that run through a hot attic or crawl space. Oversized equipment and leaky ducts can actually decrease efficiency and increase your energy bills. By following these steps you can cut summer cooling costs and help protect the environment.�
To learn more about how you can help the environment and cut your summer energy bills or for tips on hiring the right contractor visit, energy star-dot-gov.
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