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How to Reach Your Energy Independence Goals
The path to energy independence is a journey -- and the end goal can look different for each person.
For some, energy independence could mean freedom from your energy utility or the gas pump. It could mean preparing for blackouts or brownouts. For others, it could be wanting to lower your carbon footprint, doing your part to help slow climate change or decreasing our reliance on fossil fuels.
For most, it's about saving money on energy costs.
Whatever your reasons are, only at CNET will you find the resources you need to help you along your energy independence journey -- all August long.
--Katie Collins, CNET managing editor
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