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Landscaping for Energy Efficiency
Using
plants adapted to summer-dry climates like Lake County
will save water. But did you know that simple landscaping
techniques, such as using trees, vines and shrubs to create shade
in the summer, or to block wind in the winter, can help cut
heating and cooling bills?
Create
shade during summer: heat from the sun absorbed through windows
and roofs makes air conditioners work harder. By incorporating
shading techniques into your landscape design, you can reduce
this “solar heat gain” and lower your cooling costs. Simply
shading an air conditioner can increase its efficiency by as much
as 10%. Read more 
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