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11 November, 2008

Home Energy Saving Tip:

Shade Your Air Conditioner For Up To A 10% Efficiency Improvement, according to eere.

A 6-foot to 8-foot deciduous tree planted near your home will begin shading windows the first year. Depending on the species and the home, the tree will shade the roof in 5-10 years.

If you have an air conditioner, shading the unit can increase its efficiency by as much as 10%.

You can get a return on your investment in as little as 1 month, depending on the type of tree used, and you doing the planting.