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13 December 2012

Green Energy Tips That Will Help the Environment

By Marius Garnett


Going green has numerous benefits for the home, while offering positives for the environment, as well. There are simple things that you can do that will make your home more comfortable, save you money, and help you to use less carbon fuels. Keep reading to learn how to save energy and money.

Carpool so you can use less fuel. If you have children, you can have a neighborhood carpool and switch with the other parents every day. If you live near another family and friends, then synchronize your grocery shopping days and take turns being the driver.

Search for an Energy Star logo when shopping for appliances in order to find the most energy-efficient ones. ENERGY STAR appliances are designed to follow guidelines from the U.S. Department of Energy in addition to the Environmental Protection Agency. If you want to claim a green energy tax rebate, you'll likely need to buy one of these products to qualify.

A programmable thermostat is a great way to save energy and lower your utility bills. Programmable thermostats can regulate temperature for you so you can control the temperature when you are asleep or not at home; this way, your units do not cool and heat for nothing. Some of the newer models available now can be set differently for each day of the week, helping you conserve even more energy.

Water-saving toilets are easy to find and install. It's estimated that as much as fifty percent of your water usage comes from the toilet. A water-saving toilet cuts that by about 70 percent.

Heat each room separately to save money. Get yourself a floor heating system that has one main board that lets you review all areas, and choose specific temperatures for each one? This is especially convenient and effective in larger homes.

You can make a difference and save energy simply by taking steps to use less energy every day. For example, when an appliance is not in use unplug it. Also, remember to turn off lights when they are not needed. This is an excellent way of saving you some money.

It does not have to be hard or confusing to go green. There are different ways to reduce your energy consumption, save money and find alternative sources of energy. Remember to use what you have read here today. Choosing green energies will have positive results on your home and on the environment.




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1 comment:

Unknown said...

Green is certainly the way to go if you want to cut down on your energy expenses. I made a pact to use more energy efficient supplemental cooling and heating systems a few years ago. This decision has substantially decreased my costs as a result.