There are many measures that you can take at the household level to reduce your emissions.

We have prepared a table of measures mainly derived from a Rocky Mountain Institute report. This table can be sorted by cost range and potential emission savings to assist you in selecting those measures that provide the most bang for the buck. There are quite a few measures that will cost you nothing, so take a look at them first.

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Tips from TreeHugger

Lloyd Alter has written many excellent articles on energy efficiency (www.treehugger.com)

Avoiding air-conditioning

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/04/the-deluded-world-of-air-conditi...

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/07/design-is-key-to-keeping-cool-wi...

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/07/10-overlooked-low-tech-ways-to-k...

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/07/nice-shades-tips-from-the-pros.php

Window shades and awnings

http://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/blogs/dept/energy-solutions/window-s...