The folks over at EarthLab.com offer up this easy tool to calculate your individual "Earth Conservation Plan Score" as well as your carbon output. Find out where you stand compared to the United States' average (ECP = 325; carbon output = 15.5 tons)! EarthLab calculates your score from

But, did you know that oftentimes the biggest culprit in household energy consumption is sitting in your backyard? That's right, a fossil-fuel heated swimming pool can produce up to 56,000 pounds of ozone depleting carbon every year! (Source: Solar Energy Research institute in Golden, Colorado)

That's why tens-of-thousands of pool owners have made the switch to a cost-effective, environmentally friendly solar pool heating system or hybrid pool heating system to extend their swimming season and enjoy their pool for all it's worth! Of all the various applications of solar energy, pool heating continues to be the most cost-effective alternative energy solution.

Click here to find out your ECP score and carbon output! (opens in a New Window)

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