http://catholicclimatecovenant.org The St. Francis Pledge to Care for Creation and the Poor Wed, 16 May 2012 22:24:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://catholicclimatecovenant.org/save-gas-save-energy/ http://catholicclimatecovenant.org/save-gas-save-energy/#comments Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:27:03 +0000 kolyab http://catholicclimatecovenant.org/?p=2953 Keep your tires properly inflated. Every pound underinflation uses 6% more gas. And tune up your car. A poorly tuned car can use 25% more gas.

]]> http://catholicclimatecovenant.org/save-gas-save-energy/feed/ 0 http://catholicclimatecovenant.org/buy-energy-efficient-appliances-2/ http://catholicclimatecovenant.org/buy-energy-efficient-appliances-2/#comments Thu, 27 Jan 2011 20:22:59 +0000 kolyab http://catholicclimatecovenant.org/?p=2887 Discounts are available to individuals and  faith communities for a wide range of appliances at this Interfaith Power & Light webpage.

]]> http://catholicclimatecovenant.org/buy-energy-efficient-appliances-2/feed/ 0 http://catholicclimatecovenant.org/new-years-resolution-assess-do-an-energy-audit/ http://catholicclimatecovenant.org/new-years-resolution-assess-do-an-energy-audit/#comments Thu, 06 Jan 2011 17:08:58 +0000 kolyab http://catholicclimatecovenant.org/?p=2816 Fulfill the ASSESS part of the St. Francis Pledge: Save more energy this year by contacting an energy audit supplier to have your home and/or office audited.

]]> http://catholicclimatecovenant.org/new-years-resolution-assess-do-an-energy-audit/feed/ 0 http://catholicclimatecovenant.org/fall-time-to-weatherize/ http://catholicclimatecovenant.org/fall-time-to-weatherize/#comments Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:33:48 +0000 kolyab http://catholicclimatecovenant.org/?p=2690 Caulk and seal windows and doors to save energy in the winter and summer.

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]]> http://catholicclimatecovenant.org/stock-up/feed/ 0 http://catholicclimatecovenant.org/automatic-sensors-make-sense/ http://catholicclimatecovenant.org/automatic-sensors-make-sense/#comments Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:17:43 +0000 kolyab http://catholicclimatecovenant.org/?p=2642 Install light fixtures with automatic sensors to save money and energy!  –From outside floodlights to household hallways.

]]> http://catholicclimatecovenant.org/automatic-sensors-make-sense/feed/ 0 http://catholicclimatecovenant.org/take-five/ http://catholicclimatecovenant.org/take-five/#comments Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:54:31 +0000 kolyab http://catholicclimatecovenant.org/?p=2625 Use a timer to take less than five minute showers. It will save water and energy.

]]> http://catholicclimatecovenant.org/take-five/feed/ 0 http://catholicclimatecovenant.org/use-rain-barrels-to-collect-water-from-your-roof/ http://catholicclimatecovenant.org/use-rain-barrels-to-collect-water-from-your-roof/#comments Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:34:14 +0000 kolyab http://catholicclimatecovenant.org/?p=2588 Use this water for plants and gardens and save money on your water bill.

]]> http://catholicclimatecovenant.org/use-rain-barrels-to-collect-water-from-your-roof/feed/ 0 http://catholicclimatecovenant.org/buy-energy-efficient-appliances/ http://catholicclimatecovenant.org/buy-energy-efficient-appliances/#comments Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:22:52 +0000 kolyab http://catholicclimatecovenant.org/?p=2581 Computers, printers, copiers, air conditioners, refrigerators and other appliances are available in energy efficient models that will help your home, business or school save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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