Product recommendations and further reading to streamline your home energy usage.

Episode Navigation:

• 01:35 – The 3 Tips
• 03:38 – Most Important: Up-To-Date Appliances
• 04:30 – Saving Money Is Mostly a Longer-Term Goal
• 05:20 – Being Mindful of How You Use Tech, and "Energy-Saver" Modes
• 07:15 – Gaming Consoles: an Example of Big Power Drains
• 08:42 – Different Energy Saving Modes
• 09:25 – TV Settings to Modify for Energy Savings
• 10:34 – What Energy Star Certification Means, and New vs. Old Appliances
• 12:05 – Bonus Nerd Fact: Chest Freezers are Very Efficient
• 13:25 – Some Specific Product Recommendations: Streaming Sticks and More
• 17:50 – LED Light Bulbs, Smart Home Products (and Dumb Home Products)
• 20:55 – Vampire Loads and Why Surge Protectors Are Super Important 
• 30:00 – Eric's Top Recommendation for Energy Savings

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