Work at Home? Here’s how you can reduce your energy costs and free up more capital to support your business

December 9, 2008

Programmable Thermostat – Automatically adjust indoor air temperatures to reduce the amount of gas or electricity you use.
Cost: $115
Annual Savings: $180
Green ROI*: 156.5%

Compact Fluorescent Lighting - Replace 20 incandescent bulbs that are 60 Watts and have a life expectancy of 1,500 hours, with CFLs that only use 14 Watts and last 10,000 hours.
Cost: $3.00 - $6.00 per bulb
Annual Savings: Each bulb saves on average $4 to $7 per year in electricity
Green ROI*: 133.3%

Standby Power Reduction – Use energy-saving power strips on office electronics and home appliances to reduce energy use
Cost: $20 for two strips
Annual Savings: $24
Green ROI*: 120%

*ROI is based on return on investment after ten years

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