| Across the country, people like you are changing the world and saving money at the same time. How? By SAVING ENERGY!! This Energy Awareness Month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is celebrating the collective accomplishments of real people sharing real stories about personal energy saving by way of the ENERGY STAR Video Challenge. We are also congratulating scores of organizations who participated in ENERGY STARs Across America, sponsoring energy-saving educational events across the country. And we are sharing some simple advice from EPA and ENERGY STAR on how you can prepare for the upcoming season and increase savings and comfort this winter. You can be a part of the action. Join us in changing the world with ENERGY STAR today, and discover the rewards, for you, your home, and the planet. Be an ENERGY STAR Video Challenge
ENERGY STARs Across America
Tips for Saving Energy this Fall and Winter
Be an ENERGY STAR Video Challenge  Launched in April, EPA's "Be an ENERGY STAR" video challenge encouraged Americans to pick up their cameras and document the energy-saving actions they are taking in their home, school, workplace, and community. The public voted on Facebook for their top picks to star in a national culmination video about ways to save with ENERGY STAR. EPA is excited to release a video showcasing the top five vote-getters! - Journey of Energy, produced by the Free Union Homeschoolers, Great Meadows, NJ
- Energy Zappers, produced by the Benton County Boys & Girls Club of America, Bentonville, AK.
- Twig and Eco ENERGY STAR PSA, produced by La Quinta Boys & Girls Club Torch Club,
La Quinta, CA - Wasting Electricity and You, Gaithersburg, MD
- Kentucky Green & Healthy Schools are ENERGY STARs, Frankfort, KY
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ENERGY STARs Across America  So far this year, 70 different organizations held more than 800 energy efficiency-related events across the country, ranging from flash mobs to CFL give-a-ways. The interactive online map of events made it easy for people across the country to click on their state, and find out about ENERGY STAR focused events going on in their own neighborhoods. Although the events are wrapping up, there are still some happening, so visit the map at: http://www.energystar.gov/starsmap to find one near you. Back to Top
Tips for Saving Energy this Fall and Winter  With winter setting in across the nation, EPA encourages Americans to continue to take action to save energy and cut heating costs this winter: Maintain heating equipment: Dirt and neglect are the number one causes of heating system failure, so be sure to maintain your equipment. Now is a good time to schedule a pre-season checkup of your heating equipment with a licensed contractor to make sure your system is operating at peak performance. Check your system's air filter every month and when it is dirty, change it. At a minimum change it every 3 months. Use a programmable thermostat: Regulate your home's temperature while you're away or asleep by using one of the convenient pre-programmed settings on a programmable thermostat. When used properly, programmable thermostats can save you up to $180 every year in energy costs. Seal air leaks in your home: Sealing air leaks with caulk, spray foam, or weather stripping will have a significant impact on improving your comfort and reducing energy bills. If you are adding insulation to your home, be sure to seal air leaks first, to ensure you get the best performance from your insulation. Utilize the ENERGY STAR Website: Use ENERGY STAR's Home Energy Yardstick to compare your home's energy use to similar homes across the country and see how your home measures up. ENERGY STAR's Home Energy Advisor can give recommendations for energy-saving home improvements for typical homes in your area. Look for ENERGY STAR qualified products: Whether you are replacing light bulbs or appliances in your home, ENERGY STAR qualified products can help you save energy and reduce energy bills. The label can be found on more than 60 types of products ranging from heating and cooling equipment to compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). Back to Top 
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Take the pledge for the first time, or if you haven't taken it in a while, take it again now to include
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