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Operation Energy Save will help
neighbors and friends stay warm during
colder months
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/
-- AARP today announced Operation Energy
Save, a new initiative to encourage friends,
family and neighbors to conserve energy by
making small changes around the house that
are proven to reduce energy costs. In an
economy where every bit counts, these small
changes could save Americans millions of
dollars this winter.
Part of Create the Good, a
network of independent volunteers active in
neighborhoods across the country, Operation
Energy Save features easy-to-use checklists,
instructional guides and simple tips to help
their neighbors save on household energy
expenses. The free resource is available at
www.AARP.org/CreateTheGood
.
"Nearly 75 percent of
Americans have seen a rise in their heating
and cooling costs in the last year, and
while many have made changes to save money,
others need help making adjustments to
protect their pocketbooks," said Tom Nelson,
Chief Operating Officer, AARP.
"Helping out our most
vulnerable community members will go a long
way towards helping them stay safe this
winter."
Checklist items are quick,
simple changes that include:
Lowering thermostats in the
winter by 10 percent (like from 74 degrees
to 67 degrees) for eight hours, which can
shave 10 percent off the household heating
bill.
Closing the heat vents and
the doors in rooms that aren't being used.
Turning off kitchen and
bathroom ventilating fans when not in use.
If left on for an hour, they can suck all
the heat out of the house.
Making sure furniture is not
blocking a heat register and moving
furniture away from cold exterior walls and
windows.
Information on where to
volunteer or to get local community groups
involved can be found at
www.AARP.org/CreateTheGood.
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