Providing energy to your home adds to pollution. So do all those gas-powered yard tools. One of the easiest things you can do is take the One Ton Challenge. And, with some other easy steps, you can pollute less and save money.

Conduct an Energy Audit: Take inventory of all the things you can do at your home to reduce your energy needs. Once you've made your list, prioritize those things that will make the biggest difference on your gas and electric bills.
Insulate Yourself: Seal around windows and doors and add insulation in the attic, walls and crawlspace. This will keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Another Bright Idea: Replace a 100-watt incandescent light bulb with a 32-watt compact florescent light bulb and save at least $30 in energy costs over the life of the bulb. Then, take the Change A Light Pledge . Help Georgia lead the nation in the number of pledges!
Buy Energy Star® appliances: U.S. EPA and the U.S. Department of Energy rate most appliances and other devices. Energy Star products use less energy, save money and help protect the environment.
Tune Up and Turn Off: Keep your air conditioner maintained. If you're planning to purchase a new A/C unit, consider a more efficient model. Turn off lights and the computer when not in use.
Timing is Everything: A programmable thermostat allows you to set your thermostat to take it easy when you aren't at home. Why spend the extra cash to heat or cool an empty house when you could use that money on something else?
Compost Your Way to a Better Tomorrow: Avoid burning leaves, trash and other materials that can add particle pollution to the air. Compost yard waste and turn something you once threw away into nutrient-rich top soil.
Get a Real Green Thumb: Use turf grass or seed mixtures that grow slowly. Decrease lawn area by planting trees, shrubs, wildflowers and groundcover plants. Use manually-powered yard tools. If you must mow, plan the use of gasoline-powered lawnmowers and other equipment for cooler evening hours to reduce pollution.
Clean Options: Buy electric or rechargeable lawn equipment or ask about cleaner gasoline equipment. Use 4-cycle engines. They can be twice as clean as 2-cycle engines.
Refueling: Refuel lawnmowers and other gas tanks after 6 p.m. and don't overfill. This will reduce escaping smog-forming fumes.

For more tips, visit Southface or EPA's EnergyStar . For help prioritizing your to-do list, visit EnergyHog .