In the weeks leading up to PowerDown Week I had grand plans.. breakers off, candles, no computer.. As we started the week, though, I found myself asking questions like, "does it take more energy to run the microwave or the coffeemaker for 1 minute or the stove for 3?" and "how am I ever going to sleep in 80% humidity with no fan?" So, we've decided to approach PowerDown Week slightly differently. First, we've committed to no TV (except when the tornado sirens are going off!), and limited…
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