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section2 action & tools :. Purcllase energy efficient equipment look for ENERGY STAR labeled equipment. ENERGY STAR computers use 70 percellt less electricity than non-ENERGY STAR equipment. Some ENERGY STAR copy machInes reduce paper costs by $60 a month and reduce energy costs at tile same time. and fax machines that have earned the ENERGY STAR label can cut assoCIated energy costs by 40 percent. See the fncrnv i fflcicncv page for morc information. :. Lighten Rooftops In warm climates, cool roofs can absorb less solar energy and quickly release any heat that they store. Simply adding a highly reflective/emissive coating to a black or metal roof on a city building can reduce the need for air conditioning and produce huge annual cost and energy savings while decreasing global warming pollution at the same time. See the Grf'p.11 fu!!lQ.u.m page for more information :. Encourage Commuters to take Public Transit In CltlCS With public transit systems. proVIding Incentives for employees and commuters in the community to commute via public transIt is one way for cities to decrease traffic, free up downtown parking spaces. and reduce emissions. These can include subsidized or free transit passes. parking cash-out programs. coordinated car or van pools. and programs such as a commuter challenge. See the Tr,lIl<;,nort<.ltion page for more information. :. Plant Trees Studies have shown that well-landscaped commercial buildings and residentIal neighborhoods have lower heating and cooling costs. Strategically planted street trees and shrlJbs can significantly reduce cooling costs around row-rise facilities by providing shade in the summer months. PlantIng deciduous trees can offers shade in the summer and allows the sun to warm buildIngs naturally In the winter See the L.1n(j Use page for more information