$ Save a Watt - Save a Lot $ Conserve Energy and Prevent Pollution
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Pollution Pollution Prevention Week (P2 Week) was created to highlight and promote the many benefits of pollution prevention. By the mid 90's, P2 Week became a national event sponsored by the National P2 Roundtable in Washington D.C. The event is currently celebrated by most states including New Hampshire, which first celebrated P2 Week in 1996. This year, P2 Week will be September 16-22.

This year's regional theme for Pollution Prevention (P2) Week is $ Save a Watt - Save a Lot $, Conserve Energy and Prevent Pollution. Conserving energy and using clean power will directly contribute to improvements in air quality and public health. There are many ways to improve the energy efficiency of your business, office and home. You can practice energy-saving habits, invest in energy-efficient technologies and products, and make some easy-to-do energy and make basic home or business improvements. Here are some energy saving tips for your business and home:

* The average car emits approximately a pound of carbon dioxide for every mile driven. Drive a fuel-efficient car that gets 30 miles per gallon or more. Better yet, start walking, carpooling, or riding a bike whenever you can.
* One computer left on all day results in the emission of 1,500 pounds of carbon dioxide in one year. Turn off your computer when not in use. Putting your computer in sleep mode will save 20 watts or more.
* Look for the ENERGY STAR label when shopping. This label is on over 30 product categories (and thousands of models) for home and office items. These products deliver the same or better performance as comparable models, while using less energy and saving money.
* Get involved! Talk with the people at your company or business about what you can do there to reduce your use of energy. Switch to energy efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs; draft-proof your windows and doors; and use ceiling fans that push warm air to the floor in the winter and circulate cool air in the summer.

Web Resources

NH Governor's Office of Energy and Community Services
Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Network (EREN)
Energy Star Information
Clean Air/Cool Planet
Alliance to Save Energy
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
How to Lower Your Heating Bills
Green Car Group

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