Miranda Boutelle

Miranda Boutelle is the director of operations and customer engagement at Efficiency Services Group in Oregon, a cooperatively owned energy efficiency company.

When shopping for new appliances, check for the ENERGYSTAR logo on the Energy Guide. ENERGYSTAR-rated dishwashers save both electricity and water. Photo courtesy of Mark Gilliland.
Add curtains to your windows that you can pull shut during the hottest times of the day to block out sunlight. Photo courtesy of Mark Gilliland, Pioneer Utility Resources
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Adding an area rug to a hard-surface floor can make your home feel warmer. Your pets will enjoy the coziness, too. Photo: Mark Gilliland, Pioneer Utility Resources
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