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It's the first week of July - and for Americans that means one thing - Independence Day!

So today, while we're taking the week off for a much-needed break, we decided to talk about the ways you can declare energy freedom and independence - and it's not just about where you get your energy from!

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00:00 - Sponsor Acknowledgement
00:13 - Introduction
02:27 - Energy Indepdnence is more than just where your fuel comes from
04:15 - Energy Use
07:55 - Making smart transportation choices for every_single_trip
08:45 - Shop local, in-season food
10:46 - Garden, or join a local cooperative
13:01 - Sposored segment - Energy Sage
14:50 - Learn how to repair
16:28 - Be a smart consumer - buy stuff that can be fixed
17:50 - Thanks, and Goodbye!

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Presenter, Script, Audio: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
Camera, Editor, Colorist: M. Horton
Art and Animation: Erin Carlie
Producer: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
© Transport Evolved LLC, 2024
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