If your utility bills are skyrocketing there are many ways to save energy and money. The United States is under pressure from rising heating costs, higher gasoline and natural gas prices. There is also pressure from the threat of global warming on our nation and the rest of the world.
The good news is that there are a variety of ways to save energy and money in your daily life. Remember that the cheapest energy is energy you don’t have to pay for. There are a number of ways to use renewable energy to heat and light your home. There are also many energy-efficient appliances on the market.
Using bio-fuels to heat your home are clever ways to save energy and money by going green. If you use oil to heat your home try changing to bio-diesel. Bio-fuels are cheaper than oil and cleaner to use. They are also produced from crops grown by United States farmers. Ask your local supplier if they sell bio-diesel or contact the National Biodiesel Board. You can also try using a wood pellet stove. If you do you are entitled to a $2,000 tax credit.
Using solar energy to heat your water is another way to use clean energy. Buy a solar water heater. If you finance it during a remodel you can save far more money on a second mortgage. Try Solahart, SunEarth Inc, SolarGenix and Heliodyne for ways to save energy and money using solar power.
Using solar power to light your street, town or neighborhood are other ways to save energy and money. Outdoor lighting is cheaper if you use solar-powered for driveways, piers, parking lots, signage, street and security lights. This means you don’t have to bury electric wires and the electricity does not have to be paid for each month. Outdoor solar lighting will also help reduce overly bright light.
Buying renewable consumer products will also help save energy and money. Green products are fashionable these days. Try solar watches, calculators, the iPod charger by Solio, a battery or solar backpack charger and any number of other solar products that are now available to keep energy green and affordable.
Keeping cool can also save energy and money. A solar vent fan or thermal barrier paint can be used in the attic. Keeping attic temperatures lower results in lower air conditioning bills. You can also buy renewable energy credits or “Green Tags”. These credits are available for a small premium on your power bill. Try the Green Power Partnership and Green-E for more information.
Educate yourself and others in your community about ways to save energy and money. Make sure you tell others how to use renewable energy sources in their homes. Spread the word and learn as much as you can so that you can be of help to your community as they make the switch to environmentally friendly energy. The more we use green energy the more we become independent. The best way to protect our resources is to tread lightly on the earth.
