How To Save Money With Green Energy

There has been much ado about shifting to green energy, now that the costs of traditional power are exorbitant and quite daunting. Green energy is the term used when describing energy from sources of power that are known to be non-polluting and  fundamentally environment-friendly. It is popular because it helps prevent future global warming. Using green energy saves a lot on the wallet.

So what are the ways you can use green energy to save money?

Save energy. When you save energy, you end up using less pollutants to produce the energy you need. Every little thing helps. Save energy by trying the following simple tips:

·         Setting the thermostat a few degrees lower

·         Using compact florescent light bulbs

·         Unplugging appliances when not in use

·         Washing clothes in cold water

·         Using a drying rack for clothes instead of the clothes dryer

Save water.

·         Take shorter showers

·         Install a low-flow shower head

·         Install faucet aerators on each other to conserve water and heat but still maintain high pressure.

·         Plant draught-tolerant plants that require less watering.

Use less gas to get anywhere. You will end up not only being good to your environment, you benefit your body too!

·         Try biking or walking.

·         Commute instead of bringing your car to work or school

·         Convince your local government to provide bike lanes. The city ends up with much less traffic also.

Start eating smart.

·         Go meatless for one day. Think of all the energy needed to bring that piece of meat to your table.

·         Try to go organic – meats, vegetables, etc.

·         Purchase from local farmers. Encourage them to farm.

·         Go lower on the food chain. You end up using less energy by doing so.

Skip the bottled water.

·         Drink water from a water purifier

·         Bring a reusable water bottle, instead of contributing to the garbage in the landfills with your disposable mineral water bottles.

Buy smart. Think before buying.

·         Consider buying 2^nd hand products

·         Check out garage and estate sales, ebay and consignment shops

·         Find out if the brand new products you buy were produced by a manufacturer who uses green energy too

·         Borrow, instead of buying.

·         Share – tools, books, and other non-personal items

·         Stay away from clothes that need to be dry-cleaned.

·         Buy durable and long-lasting products (less waste)

Be mindful of the things you throw in the trash.

·         Don’t dump your electronics in the garbage bin

·         Recycle things

·         Don’t toss the batteries in the trash. They could explode.

·         Re-sell items you have no more use for. Your trash might be someone’s treasure!

It doesn’t really take much to contribute to greening up the environment. Every little thing counts. Just remember the rule of thumb – the less energy you use, the greater your contribution to the environment. Using less of something would require less energy to satisfy your basic needs. You not only save the earth, you save big bucks in the long run too!