Celebrate Weatherization Day:  October 30, 2010!

The celebration only lasts a day, but the benefits of weatherizing your home will last for years.

a  Since the the federal weatherization program started in 1976, over 6.4 million homes have been weatherized with funds from the U.S. Department of Energy.

a  Energy savings average 35% of consumption for the typical low-income home.

a  Low income families will save an average of $437 in reduced first-year energy costs, at current prices.

a  In 2010, weatherized homes nationally will save $2.1 billion for low-income families.

a  Weatherization measures reduce national energy demand by the equivalent of 24.1 million barrels of oil per year.  

Make Every Day Earth Day!

Earth Day comes once a year, just like Weatherization Day.  But you can make every day Earth Day by learning more about how your home and neighorhood use energy.  Click on the picture on the left to start.

Take Your Cue From The Kids!

Once you teach your kids some simple ways to save energy in your house, they'll be reminding YOU to turn off the lights. 

Let your kids have some fun (and learn a few things) by exploring the "Energy Kids" page to find out more about saving energy in their home and their neighborhood.  Just click on the "Energy Kids" picture on the left.  (P.S.  It's pretty fun for grown-ups too!)

For More Information Every Day, bookmark CSD's website:  www.csd.ca.gov