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Save Energy at Home

　　On the average，Americans waste as much energy as two-thirds of the world's population consumes That's largely the （51）of driving inefficient Cars，using inefficient appliances（設(shè)備），and living and working in poorly insulated（隔熱）buildings．Then what can you do to （52）the situation?

　　Buy energy-efficient products－Buy new appliances or electronics of the highest energy-efficiency rating．New energy-efficient models may cost more initially，but have a lower operating v（53） over their lifetimes The most energy-efficient models （54）the Energy Star label，which identifies products （55）use 20-40 percent less energy than standard new products According to the EPA（美國環(huán)境保護(hù)署），the typical American household Can save about$400 per year in （56）bills with products that carry the Energy Star

　　Switch to compact fluorescent bulbs（熒光燈）－Change the three bulbs you use （57）in your house to compact fluorescents Each compact fluorescent bulb will keep half a ton of CO2 out of the air （58） its 1ifetime. （59），compact fluorescent bulbs last ten times as long and Can save$30 per year in electricity costs．

　　Set heating and cooling temperatures correctly－Check thermostats（溫度自動調(diào)節(jié)器） in your home to make sure they are （60）at a level that doesn't waste energy

　　Turn off the lights－Turn off lights and other electrical appliances such as televisions and radios when you're not （61）them．Install automatic timers for lights that people in your house frequently （62） to turn them off when leaving a room．

　　Let the sun shine in－The cheapest and most energy——efficient light and heat source is often right outside your window．On （63）days，open blinds（百葉窗）to let the sun light your home for free．Also remember that （64）entering a room equals passive solar heating．Even on cold winter days，sun streaming into a room can raise the temperature by several （65）．

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