1. by imjetred | on January 17, 2013
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2. Many people want to be green, but don’t know how to start.
“ Just by doing a little bit of research,
people can realize that there are a lot of
different alternative energy options
available that will have a positive impact
on the environment. ”

3. An easy way to identify energy efficient
appliances and products is to look for the
ENERGY STAR logo.
Appliances with an ENERGY STAR designation
meet the guidelines of the U.S. Energy
Department and those of the EPA.
In many cases, you won’t be able to get a tax
rebate from any appliance that doesn’t
feature these logos.

4. Going green doesn’t have to mean
massive home renovations. Even using
energy-efficient light bulbs is a great way
to get started.
There are several projects you can
undertake yourself at home which will
save money and reduce your energy
usage.
Choose a small project to start with and
you’ll be starting off on the right foot.

5. Swap out your tank water heater for a
tankless type. Tankless heaters still use
electricity or gas to provide hot water, but
they only heat the water you actually need.
You can find tankless heaters that either
supply an entire house, or just a single
faucet.

6. Water-saving toilets can get you started
on a greener lifestyle. Experts estimate
that almost half of a home’s use of water
is flushed.
Older models typically waste 5 gallons to
flush, whereas newer models that are
water-saving use about 10.6 gallons.
This can save 70% of your water usage
each year.

7. If you use fuel oil to heat your home,
speak with a technician to see if it’s
possible to change to bio-diesel.
Many systems allow a switch to biodiesel
or biofuel with slight modifications.
Biodiesel burns much cleaner, is more
efficient than petroleum, and will lessen
the impact your home has on the
environment in wintertime.

8. Take the time to evaluate your watt
usage. Watt Minder and Kill-A-Watt are
both tools that help to monitor energy
consumption.
Gadgets can be set to give you the
energy-usage amounts for hours, months
or years. You can learn how much your
appliances are costing you.

9. When cooking, if you wish to
reduce the energy used ensure
that your cookware is lidded.
This prevents the heat you use
from escaping, which means
you don’t have to turn up your
stove the maximum settings.
This can save quite a bit of
energy in the long run.

10. If you are looking to use green energy
technology, it is prudent you think about
getting a washing machine that is front
loading.
They do not need nearly as much water as
top-loading machines use in order to clean
your laundry much more efficiently.
They also consume less energy and save
you money in the process.

11. Get your home greener by being more
responsible with how much light you are
using.
During the months when sun is brightest,
avoid using lights before a certain time of
day.
You can also install dimmer switches,
timers and sensors to help with energy
savings.

12. Are you a farm owner? If you own a farm,
consider installing an energy turbine on
your property, or renting land to a utility
company for that purpose.
This installation will provide energy while
taking little space and it will provide
energy to you and perhaps your neighbors.

13. For instance, turn the lights on at night
time and if you are not in the room, turn
them off.
Avoid leaving any lights on, even porch
lights or cabinet lights, unless it is
absolutely necessary to do so. This will
lower your energy consumption.

14. When selecting paint for your home, choose lighter colors to
enhance the brightness of your rooms.
Dark colors require more light to brighten up the area, which will
increase the amount of energy you use, so your home becomes less
‘green’ than it could be.
You can save money by naturally lighting your home with lighter wall
colors.
As you read from the article above, green
energy technology is a subject that dominates
politics today as the price of oil has only gone
up.
If know what green energy technologies are
available, it is much easier to take advantage
of them. Apply the ideas from this article, and
start enjoying your greener life.
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