2. The first step
towards
greening your
home is to
select a
‘champion’
Hint: It tends to be MUM!!
3. After appointing a ‘champion’, do an
energy audit
Find tools on http://www.energysavers.gov/
4. Review your electricity
rate plans for service
charges and meter read
mistakes
Check out www.Power2Switch.com and go green!
5. Buy Energy Star rated home
appliances
Find equipment ratings before purchase on
Energy Star (http://bit.ly/17GzNj) or EPEAT (www.EPEAT.net)
6. Opt for green flooring and non-
volatile organic paints
A Google/Bing search yields several options for
eco-friendly carpets/floorboards
7. Get solar panels or
small scale wind
turbines for your
location
Buy at www.pvpower.com
8. Consider retrofits for bulbs/lighting,
most utilities/electricity suppliers offer
rebates
9. Reduce
‘vampire
power’ by using
smart plugs
Smart plugs reduce usage by 85%
or turn equipment off after
extended idleness. Buy here
http://bit.ly/cEbOZL
