With the serious energy problems we will face this winter, what DOE is proposing is like shutting down the FEMA regional offices before the next hurricane. These are the extension agents of energy efficiency, and we should be adding to rather than cutting their ranks.

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We're in the business of investing in renewable energy projects, including wood-fired generating plants. Berlin, at this point, is one strong interest.

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We're not going through an energy crisis, so people aren't focused on the loss of energy as much as we used to, ... But if people could see some of these amazing savings on a monthly basis, they could use that money for something more important.

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There are very simple ways to do this. You can literally use your hand and on a cold day, feel the cold air rushing in where you have gaps or leaks.

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You want to get a tune-up for your furnace every year and regularly replace filters. That can help a great deal.

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I'll be the first to admit that the compact fluorescent bulb has a daunting price tag initially. But when you realize how much a regular bulb uses and how often they have to be replaced, it makes a lot of sense.

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