Sunday, March 17, 2013

How Can I Start Using Green Energy?

By Gwenda Bischof


Green energy is expensive. It takes too much effort to use green energy. I don't have enough free time. Green energy is confusing to get started with. You can put away the excuses now, as this article is going to give you all the information you need so that you can embrace a green energy lifestyle.

Speak with your utility company about receiving your electric power from a renewable source. Many metropolitan areas get some of their power from hydroelectric, geothermal, solar, or wind powered plants. Often, the electric company can simply apply a certain amount of your electric bill to renewable energy without you needing to make any other changes.

Instead of buying things that you want new from the store, check local classifieds and online classifieds. You can probably find a perfectly good widget that is used but that also suits your purpose. This reduces wasted money, time, and fuel from going to the store and keeps one more widget out of the landfill.

If switching your home to solar power is beyond your financial capabilities, try switching just one room, like a bedroom, to solar power. There are solar kits available online that can help you green a room, and this will positively affect your energy bills and carbon footprint for years to come.

Look for a local utility company that offers a green option. If the service you are using does not offer an alternative, consider switching to another company. Green energy can be a little more expensive but spending a little extra money for the environment is worth it. Besides, you might benefit from tax incentives to cover your expenses.

If replacing all your windows and doors simply is not an option, you can still improve their energy efficiency quickly and cheaply with nothing more than a caulk gun and some weather stripping. Run your hand around the outer edge of doors and windows to feel for cool areas that indicate leaks, then apply a thin layer of caulk or a weather strip.

A wind turbine could help you cut down your electric bill by as much as 90%. Before you invest in this type of equipment, find out if the wind is strong enough to produce the amount of energy you need and get a professional to help you choose the right size of turbine.

Now that you know what it takes to use green energy in your own home, forget all of the excuses you were using before. Take this article and put the information from it to use. You'll find that there are so many benefits, from saving money on bills to making money on extra energy, well within your reach!




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