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Adding energy efficiency to one’s list of goals can help save money, with the added bonus of saving precious water and other natural resources.

“It’s important to start with manageable energy efficiency goals that you can easily achieve,” says Hal Snyder, vice president of customer programs for SDG&E. “For instance, focusing on water heating and low-flow shower heads is an easy way to make big strides toward going ‘green’ in your home.”

Water heating is typically the second largest energy expense in the home, after heating and cooling. It can account for as much as 25 perc...