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Water heating is the third largest energy consumer in your home, typically accounting for about 13% of your energy bill.
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CARE Home Energy Savings Tips, Six steps to save on your electric bill, ComEd, 2007.
CARE, Home Energy Saving Tips, Fact Sheet, ComEd 2007.
Managing Your Energy Costs, ComEd 2007.
Environmental Brochure, ComEd 2008.
A number of public, private and nonprofit organizations publish materials about energy use and ways to increase energy efficiency. Some of these materials are listed below:
A Guide to Energy-Efficient Heating and Cooling, U.S. EPA, 2005.
A Fact Sheet on Disposal of CFLs and Mercury in CFLs, U.S. EPA, 2002.
Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort and Durability in the Cold and Very Cold Climates, U.S. Department of Energy, 2005.
Do-it-yourself Guide to ENERGY STAR® Home Sealing, U.S. EPA, 2004.
Energy Savers Booklet (English), U.S. Department of Energy, 2006.
Energy Savers Booklet (Spanish), U.S. Department of Energy, 2006.
Home Energy Savings Guide, ComEd, 2001.
Illniois Residential Market Analysis, Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, 2003.
Power Smart Booklet, Alliance to Save Energy, 2005.
Strategies for Energy Efficient Remodeling: SEER 2003 Case Study Report , NAHB Research Center, 2003.