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1 / 5

During summer, the direction a ceiling fan should be spinning to cool things down is…

Counterclockwise to create an effect that makes you feel cooler

Clockwise to recirculate the warm air pooled at the ceiling

It doesn't matter, all fans cool the same way regardless of direction

Whichever direction matches your vibe, it's summer, live a little!

2 / 5

Your washer has a confession: About 90% of its energy goes towards what?

Powering the drum motor

Spinning your clothes into a tornado

Heating the water

Wondering where all the missing socks went

3 / 5

Everyone knows planting trees is cool, but what else can trees help do?

Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by absorbing CO2

Save up to 25% of a home's energy needs

Lower city surface temps by 20–45°F

All of these amazing things!

4 / 5

Which habit actually delivers the most energy savings without a doing remodel?

Light a battalion of scented candles for “micro-heating”

Wash everything on hot to sanitize the costs away

Set a smart/programmable thermostat to drop 7–10°F for 8 hours a day

Close vents in “unused” rooms to turbo-boost the heat

5 / 5

Outdated streetlights (non-LED) can account for how much of a city's energy bill?

6%

23%

40%

Enough to power a giant disco ball

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