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Instructions:

Conduct a home energy audit to identify places where your home is using energy inefficiently and learn ways to improve heat retention. Contact your utility to hire a professional energy auditor or conduct your own informal energy audit (U.S. Department of Energy). (For more information:Xcel Energy, 1-800-895-4999; Centerpoint Energy, 1-800-234-5800, ext. 5011).

Points: 14

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