Trees are more than something pretty…Trees provide economic, environmental, psychological and social benefits to humans. Energy savings are one such highly valued benefit or service urban trees provide. Did you know that just 17% shade on a building from trees for example can reduce power bills by $10/ month or that urban trees can lower surrounding temperatures by as much as 20° F? Alternatively, trees can reduce winter heating costs by 15% through wind control. Correct planning, design, and care for urban trees is essential to maximize their energy conserving benefits.The National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council has sponsored the development of this YouTube channel and the supporting eXtension website, Trees for Energy Conservation. This site provides research-based information from a network of national urban forestry, energy conservation, and community development experts.