Iowahippiechick

Have you checked out the energystar.gov website?  If you haven’t - click on the link and take the energy star pledge!  (It’s a national campaign challenging Americans to join with others and take small, individual steps that make a big difference in the fight against global warming).  That’s all green and good!  But as somebody who digs frugality - the best part is learning all sorts of new ways to save cold hard cash!

• The energystar.gov website has a huge section on products that will help you cut your energy costs.
• There’s also a common home problems with solutions section.
• It also has a home energy audit - you can do yourself.
• There’s even an energystar kids site where Horton (via Dr. Seuss) helps kids learn about saving energy.

And … for my fellow Iowans there is a terrific incentive program that is running through November 30th, 2008.  It’s called The Iowa Change a Light - Change the World Campaign.  Which encourages the use of compact fluorescent bulbs.  The program allows Iowans to receive an instant rebate of $2 per bulb, when you buy them from participating retailers.  You may purchase up to 12 CFL’s.  The size of the CFL may range from 11 watts (equivalent to a 30 watt incandescent bulb) to 26 watts (equivalent to a 100 watt incandescent bulb).  A variety of styles such as flood and globe are also eligible for the rebate.  Two dollars will be taken off of the price when the bulbs are purchased.  For verification purposes, you will be required to complete a quick form before  receiving the discount.  Remember though … the instant rebate is only through November 30th, 2008!

Frugal to buy - frugal to use … you can’t beat this deal!

Have a terrific day!

iowahippiechick

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