Since winter is on it's way now is as good a time as any to find ways to save energy. The great thing about that is that you can save energy and go green at the same time.
Going green can be as big or small as you want it to be. You can buy organic foods, buy totally green environmentally friendly household cleaners, use reusable bags, etc.
None of those things will cost a lot yet the positive impact they will make on the environment can be enormous.
If you want to do more, like use renewable energy sources, the impact will be even bigger and the savings to you will also be significant.
Many people will use either solar power, wind power, or a combination of both as renewable energy sources. Both have their good and bad points. It's up to you to decide which ones will work best for you, your home and your overall goals.
In order to harness the power of the sun you will need solar panels. These panels are designed to absorb the heat, and convert it into electricity that can be used to power your home.
One of the problems with solar power is that even on sunny days it will only work about 12 hours, since it won't work at all during the night time hours.
Wind power is another alternative for a homeowners energy needs. To use the power of the wind you'll need a turbine. You can easily build your own turbine for less than $250 yet it will save you around 80% on electric bills. These turbines can be small enough to be mounted on your roof.
If you want to go green you have many choices. Something as simple as using reusable water bottles to something as elaborate as building your own wind turbine. No matter which option(s) you choose you can be happy in the knowledge that you're doing your part for the planet, and saving money in the process.