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These New Yorkers are seeing small changes make a big difference in eliminating energy waste in their homes!

It doesn’t take a complete overhaul to start living more resourcefully. There are simple things you can do to reduce energy waste. Browse through these energy-saving Unwaste℠ Stories from New Yorkers like you to get some inspiration; you might be surprised what a huge difference these small changes can make. 

Smart Consumers, Big Savings

Smart Consumers, Big Savings

Vestal, NY

While Douglas and his wife Lucinda have taken active roles in their community to increase energy awareness and reduce energy use through their members… more ›

Barbara's Bulb Blitz

Barbara's Bulb Blitz

South Cairo, NY

Barbara was fed up with paying for and replacing expensive blown out light bulbs. “I was always changing the bulbs—they were always blowing,” she says… more ›

John's Energy Enlightenment

John's Energy Enlightenment

Buffalo, NY

A born salesman, John understands the importance of a bottom line. That’s why John received a home energy audit last March and is now living proof tha… more ›

Motivated to Unwaste

Motivated to Unwaste

Buffalo, NY

Growing up in Buffalo, Chad and Jocelyn always thought that there would be endless amounts of energy generated by the Falls. “My parents are from Niag… more ›

Small Changes Add Up

Small Changes Add Up

New York, NY

Ben and Lily are a young couple in Manhattan that work for a company that provides large-scale lighting for entertainment industry events. “Because of… more ›

The Unwaste Generation

The Unwaste Generation

Rochester, NY

Environmental Science major Maya is constantly trying to educate her parents about their energy consumption and convince them to reduce energy waste. … more ›

Father Knows Best

Father Knows Best

White Plains, NY

Debra has been aware of energy use since she was a child. She can easily recall her father’s incessant reminders to “turn off the lights!” or “shut of… more ›

How She Fell for the CFL

How She Fell for the CFL

Queens, NY

Pamela, a high school French teacher and part-time writer, put her literary skills to work when she wrote the award-winning essay, “Why I fell for the… more ›