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["Highlight:","No-cost","Appliances","DIY Easy","Kitchen","Summer","Immediate","None","<10"]
["Measure","Cost","Type","Difficulty Level","Room","Season","Investment Payback Estimate","Initial Investment in $","Time to Complete (minutes)","Materials Needed","Training/Education","Videos","Workshops"]
["Add a dry towel to a fresh load to reduce drying time","No-cost","Laundry","DIY Easy","Laundry Room","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Add attic insulation (blow additional R-20 fiberglass or cellulose)","Higher Cost","Insulation","Professional Recommended","Attic","Year-round"]
["Add renewable sources of energy to your home such as solar or wind","Higher Cost","Renewable","Professional Recommended","General","Year-round","Over 10 Years"]
["Adjust thermostat, especially when out of the house or asleep","No-cost","HVAC","DIY Easy","General","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Apply reflective coating to your roof","Low-cost","Roofing","DIY Advanced","Roof","Year-round"]
["Arrange seating away from drafty windows","No-cost","Windows","DIY Easy","General","Year-round","Immediate","None","<10"]
["Buy clothes that don't need ironing","Low-cost","Laundry, Purchasing Habits","DIY Easy","General","Year-round"]
["Buy less food to ensure little is wasted or becomes spoiled ","No-cost","Purchasing Habits","DIY Easy","Kitchen","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Buy new Energy Star appliances (refrigerator, washer, dishwasher)","Higher Cost","Appliances, Purchasing Habits","DIY Moderate","General","Year-round","Under 10 Years",null,null,null,"energystar.gov"]
["Change bedding for seasons","No-cost","HVAC","DIY Easy","Bedroom","Year-round","Immediate","None","<10"]
["Check outside dryer vent monthly to see if it opening &closing freely. Replace if necessary","No-cost","Appliances, Laundry","DIY Moderate, DIY Advanced","Laundry Room","Year-round","Immediate","None","<10"]
["Check/Adjust temperature of fridge (37° to 40°F for refrigerator and 0°F for freezer)","No-cost","Appliances","DIY Easy","Kitchen","Year-round","Immediate","None","<10"]
["Choose glass or ceramic pans in the oven rather than metal for faster heating","No-cost","Appliances, Cooking","DIY Easy","Kitchen","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Clean coils of fridge using brush and vacuum","No-cost","Appliances","DIY Moderate","Kitchen","Year-round","Immediate","None","<10"]
["Clean dryer lint trap after each load","No-cost","Appliances, Laundry","DIY Easy","Laundry Room","Year-round","Immediate","None","<10"]
["Close exterior doors and windows when A/C is on","No-cost","HVAC","DIY Easy","General","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Close unused air vents","No-cost","HVAC","DIY Easy","General","Year-round","Immediate","None"]
["Contractor air sealing","Higher Cost","Sealing","Professional Recommended","General","Year-round"]
["Contractor duct sealing","Higher Cost","Sealing","Professional Recommended","General","Year-round"]
["Cook multiple meals in oven at one time and then freeze portion sizes","No-cost","Appliances, Cooking","DIY Easy","Kitchen","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Cook outdoors on grill during warm months","No-cost","Appliances, Cooking","DIY Easy, DIY Moderate","Yard","Summer, Spring","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Cover all bare floors with carpets or rugs for heat retention.","Low-cost, Higher Cost","HVAC","DIY Moderate","General","Year-round"]
["Cover liquids and wrap foods before placing in fridge (uncovered foods release moisture, making the compressor work harder)","No-cost","Appliances","DIY Easy","Kitchen","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Create a closed crawl space","Higher Cost","HVAC, Insulation","Professional Recommended","Basement/Crawl Space","Year-round"]
["Create calendar reminders for filter check/change, HVAC tune-up, etc.","No-cost","HVAC","DIY Easy","General","Year-round","Immediate","None","<10"]
["Decorate home with light-colored curtains and paint that reflect sunlight","Low-cost","HVAC, Purchasing Habits, Windows","DIY Easy","General","Year-round"]
["Do not allow ice to build up on freezer","No-cost","Appliances","DIY Easy","Kitchen","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Do not open oven door during cooking","No-cost","Appliances, Cooking","DIY Easy","Kitchen","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Do not place lamps or other heat sources near your thermostat","No-cost","Appliances, HVAC, Lighting","DIY Easy","General","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Do not preheat oven if unnecessary","No-cost","Appliances, Cooking","DIY Easy","Kitchen","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Don't place your refrigerator next to your stove or other source of heat","No-cost","Appliances","DIY Easy","Kitchen","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Dress seasonally appropriate","No-cost","HVAC","DIY Easy","General","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Dry clothes on a drying rack or clothes line instead of using the dryer","No-cost","Appliances, Laundry","DIY Easy","Laundry Room, Yard","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Dry only full loads, one after the other","No-cost","Appliances, Laundry","DIY Easy","Laundry Room","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["During warmer weather, close curtains/blinds during the day to keep the sun's heat out","No-cost","Windows","DIY Easy","General","Summer, Spring","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["During winter, open curtains/blinds on south-facing windows during the day to allow sunlight to heat your home. Close them at night to reduce the chill from cold windows","No-cost","Windows","DIY Easy","General","Winter","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Fit a piece of mattress foam into fireplace flue to make it airtight when not in use","Low-cost","Insulation","DIY Advanced, Professional Recommended","Living Room","Summer, Spring"]
["Improve basement/crawl space insulation (use R-19 unfaced batts. Support with tension wires every 2 feet)","Higher Cost","Insulation","Professional Recommended","Basement/Crawl Space","Year-round"]
["Improve whole house fan","Low-cost","HVAC","DIY Advanced, Professional Recommended","General","Year-round"]
["Install 2-pane, low-E windows","Higher Cost","Windows","Professional Recommended","General","Year-round","Over 10 Years"]
["Install a low-flow toilet","Higher Cost","Water Conservation","DIY Advanced, Professional Recommended","Bathroom","Year-round",null,"100-300",null,null,"ecasavesenergy.org"]
["Install a solar hot water heater (qualifies for 40% NC tax credit up to $1,400)","Higher Cost","Water Heating","Professional Recommended","Roof","Year-round","Under 10 Years"]
["Install air tight, IC rated can lights","Higher Cost","Lighting","Professional Recommended","General","Year-round"]
["Install crawl ground poly (remove debris and cover all exposed soil)","Higher Cost","Insulation","Professional Recommended","Basement/Crawl Space","Year-round"]
["Install low-flow faucet aerators","Low-cost","Water Conservation","DIY Easy","Bathroom, Kitchen","Year-round","Under 1 Year","Under 10","<30","pliers, white pipe tape","eartheasy.com"]
["Install low-flow shower heads","Low-cost","Water Conservation","DIY Easy","Bathroom","Year-round","Under 1 Year","20-35","<30","pliers, white pipe tape","eartheasy.com"]
["Install new bathroom fans with humidity sensors","Low-cost","HVAC, Purchasing Habits","DIY Advanced, Professional Recommended","Bathroom","Year-round"]
["Install new Energy Star Furnace (90% plus efficiency and include sealed combustion)","Higher Cost","HVAC","Professional Recommended","Living Room","Year-round","Under 10 Years"]
["Install new Energy Star heat pump (12 SEER)","Higher Cost","HVAC","Professional Recommended","General","Year-round","Under 10 Years"]
["Install new Energy Star Roof","Higher Cost","Roofing","Professional Recommended","Roof","Year-round"]
["Install platic over drafty windows using inexpensive kit & hair dryer","Low-cost","Sealing, Windows","DIY Moderate","General","Year-round"]
["Install programmable thermostat","Low-cost, Higher Cost","HVAC","DIY Moderate","General","Year-round","Under 1 Year","20-35, 35-50, 50-100","<60","Programmable Thermostat, Drill, Level, Pencil, Screwdriver, Tape","energy.gov","youtube.com"]
["Install storm window","Higher Cost","Windows","Professional Recommended","General","Year-round",null,"100-300",null,null,"energy.gov"]
["Insulate and weather strip attic door/pull down stairs","Low-cost","Insulation, Sealing","DIY Advanced, Professional Recommended","Attic","Year-round"]
["Insulate hot water pipes (especially first 10+ feet)","Low-cost","Insulation, Water Heating","DIY Advanced, Professional Recommended","Basement/Crawl Space","Year-round","Under 1 Year"]
["Insulate hot water tank (if in unconditioned space and more than 5 years old *safety precautions*)","Low-cost","Insulation, Water Heating","DIY Advanced, Professional Recommended","Basement/Crawl Space","Year-round","Under 1 Year"]
["Insulate outlets on exterior walls","Low-cost","Insulation","DIY Moderate","General","Year-round",null,null,null,null,null,"pahomepage.com"]
["Keep fireplace damper closed unless a fire is going","No-cost","HVAC","DIY Easy","Living Room","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Keep fridge full, even if only with water jugs. Mass stays cold more easily than air","No-cost","Appliances","DIY Easy","Kitchen","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Keep lids on pots","No-cost","Cooking","DIY Easy","Kitchen","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Keep light bulbs clean to ensure maximum light from each bulb","No-cost","Lighting","DIY Easy","General","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Keep oven and stove clean to be more efficient","No-cost","Appliances, Cooking","DIY Easy","Kitchen","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Let hot food cool before putting in the refrigerator","No-cost","Appliances, Cooking","DIY Easy","Kitchen","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Limit time you run the bathroom vent fan after bath/shower (run at least 5 minutes)","No-cost","HVAC","DIY Easy","Bathroom","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Move furniture, carpet, and drapes from heat registers","No-cost","HVAC","DIY Easy","General","Year-round","Immediate","None","<30"]
["Open interior doors so that cooled air flows freely throughout home","No-cost","HVAC","DIY Easy","General","Summer","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Plant shade trees on south & west sides of house","Low-cost, Higher Cost","HVAC","DIY Moderate","Yard","Summer, Spring",null,"",null,null,"arborday.org"]
["Recycle second fridge in basement or garage","No-cost","Appliances, Recycling","DIY Moderate","Kitchen","Year-round","Immediate","None","<60",null,"Duke Progress $50 Rebate","youtube.com"]
["Reduce the number and length of times you open the fridge and freezer doors","No-cost","Appliances","DIY Easy","Kitchen","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Repair leaky faucets immediately (one drop a minute = 34 gallons a year) or replace with touch/motion activated faucet","Low-cost","Purchasing Habits, Water Conservation","DIY Advanced, Professional Recommended","Bathroom, Kitchen","Year-round"]
["Replace furnance filter regularly. Dirty filters make the furnance work harder","Low-cost","HVAC","DIY Moderate","Living Room","Year-round"]
["Replace gasket on fridge doors if you can easily pull a piece of a paper through the closed door","Low-cost","Appliances, Sealing","DIY Moderate","Kitchen","Year-round","Immediate","20-35","<30",null,"familyhandyman.com"]
["Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent or LED bulbs","Low-cost","Lighting","DIY Easy","General","Year-round","Under 6 Months, Under 5 Years","Under 10, 35-50",null,null,"eartheasy.com"]
["Run dishwasher only when full","No-cost","Appliances","DIY Easy","Kitchen","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Seal air leakage holes","Low-cost","Sealing","DIY Advanced, Professional Recommended","General","Year-round"]
["Seal duct leaks & cracks in ceilings and floors","Low-cost","HVAC","DIY Advanced, Professional Recommended","General","Year-round","Under 5 Years"]
["Set computer to sleep or hibernate mode during periods of inactivity. ","No-cost","Appliances","DIY Easy","General","Year-round","Immediate","None"]
["Set water heater at 110-120°F","No-cost","Water Heating","DIY Easy","Basement/Crawl Space","Year-round","Immediate","None","<10"]
["Shorten time in shower","No-cost","Water Conservation","DIY Easy","Bathroom","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Shut off shower when soaping up or shaving","No-cost","Water Conservation","DIY Easy","Bathroom","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Sign up for electric load credits","No-cost","HVAC, Water Heating","DIY Easy","General","Year-round","Immediate","None","<30"]
["Sperate light fabrics from heavy ones, and dry them separately","No-cost","Laundry","DIY Easy","Laundry Room","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Switch ceiling fan to turn counter-clockwise in summer, and clockwise at low speed in winter","No-cost","HVAC","DIY Easy","General","Summer, Winter","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Take showers instead of baths","No-cost","Water Conservation","DIY Easy","Bathroom","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Thaw foods in the refrigerator before cooking them","No-cost","Appliances, Cooking","DIY Easy","Kitchen","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Turn off lights in unoccupied rooms","No-cost","Lighting","DIY Easy","General","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Turn water off in sink while brushing teeth","No-cost","Water Conservation","DIY Easy","Bathroom","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Turn water off in sink while shaving","No-cost","Water Conservation","DIY Easy","Bathroom","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Unplug kitchen appliances when not in use","No-cost","Appliances","DIY Easy","Kitchen","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Unplug phone chargers and other electronic chargers when not in use","No-cost","Appliances","DIY Easy","General","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Use air-dry cycle on dishwasher","No-cost","Appliances","DIY Easy","Kitchen","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Use appliance calculator to learn how much energy your appliances use","No-cost","Appliances","DIY Easy","General","Year-round","Immediate","None",null,null,"progress-energy.com"]
["Use appropriate wattage bulbs in light sockets","No-cost","Lighting","DIY Easy","General","Year-round","Immediate"]
["Use daylight rather than turning on lights when possible","No-cost","Lighting","DIY Easy","General","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Use dishwasher over hand-washing dishes to save 5000 gallons of water annually","No-cost","Appliances","DIY Easy","Kitchen","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Use energy miser cycle on dishwasher","No-cost","Appliances","DIY Easy","Kitchen","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Use fans as cheaper alternative to A/C in the summer, but turn off fans in unoccupied rooms","No-cost","HVAC","DIY Easy","General","Summer","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Use ice tray instead of automatic ice maker","No-cost","Appliances","DIY Easy","Kitchen","Year-round","Immediate","None","<10"]
["Use microwave rather than stove or oven when possible","No-cost","Appliances, Cooking","DIY Easy","Kitchen","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Use moisture sensor on dryer to avoid overdrying ","No-cost","Appliances, Laundry","DIY Easy","Laundry Room","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Use motion-detector lights for all outdoor lighting","Low-cost","Lighting","DIY Easy","Yard","Year-round"]
["Use pots that are not unnecessarily large for food being warmed","No-cost","Cooking","DIY Easy","Kitchen","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Use power strips to turn off computers & electronics when not in use","No-cost","Appliances","DIY Easy","General","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Use short wash cycle for lightly soiled clothing","No-cost","Laundry, Water Conservation","DIY Easy","Laundry Room","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Use task lighting to focus light where you need it, rather than brightly lighting an entire room","No-cost","Lighting","DIY Easy","General","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["Vent dryer to the outdoors","Low-cost, Higher Cost","Appliances, HVAC, Laundry","DIY Advanced, Professional Recommended","Laundry Room","Year-round"]
["Wash clothes only using full loads in cold water","No-cost","Appliances, Laundry, Water Conservation","DIY Easy","Laundry Room","Year-round","Immediate","None","N/A"]
["When purchasing a new computer, consider a laptop. They use less energy than desktop computers","Higher Cost","Appliances","DIY Easy","General","Year-round"]
["When purchasing a new range hood, look for one with an automatic shut-off option","Higher Cost","Appliances, Purchasing Habits","DIY Easy","Kitchen","Year-round"]
["When you purchase a new fridge, get the smallest one you need","Higher Cost","Appliances, Purchasing Habits","DIY Easy","Kitchen","Year-round","Under 10 Years"]

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[null,"No-cost","Appliances","DIY Easy","Attic","Summer","Immediate","None","<10"]
[null,"Low-cost","Cooking","DIY Moderate","Basement/Crawl Space","Fall","Under 6 Months","Under 10","<30"]
[null,"Higher Cost","HVAC","DIY Advanced","Bathroom","Winter","Under 1 Year","10-20","<60"]
[null,null,"Insulation","Professional Recommended","Bedroom","Spring","Under 2 Years","20-35","<120"]
[null,null,"Laundry",null,"General","Year-round","Under 5 Years","35-50","<180"]
[null,null,"Lighting",null,"Kitchen",null,"Under 10 Years","50-100","N/A"]
[null,null,"Purchasing Habits",null,"Laundry Room",null,"Over 10 Years","100-300"]
[null,null,"Recycling",null,"Living Room",null,null,"300-500"]
[null,null,"Renewable",null,"Office",null,null,"500-1000"]
[null,null,"Roofing",null,"Roof",null,null,"Over 1000"]
[null,null,"Sealing",null,"Yard"]
[null,null,"Water Conservation"]
[null,null,"Water Heating"]
[null,null,"Windows"]

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