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Money-saving energy tips for the home

Summary: Is your energy bill out of hand? CNET News.com's Michael Kanellos offers tips for cutting costs, as well as power-source alternatives and where to find them.

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        organizations agreed to use PUE as a metric in their own energy efficiency measurement, including
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