Going Green Today Its Easy

I want to save the planet, don't you?  I also want to save money, and I'll bet you do to.  The great news is that we can do both at the same time.  Going green can be as big or as small as you want it to be.  There are  a lot of things you can do, and here are some suggestions.

If you are like me and you tend to think big than you may be thinking of ways to help the planet and save money in a big way.  Like, say, building your own home wind turbine, or solar panels.  That is a great way to go.  Even with just one small turbine you could save up to 80% on your electric bill, every month.

Making your own turbine is a relatively easy thing to do. You can build one for around $200 in a day or so.  You can get the parts you need online or at your local hardware store.  There are manuals available at your local bookstore or online.  You have a lot of options.

If, on the other hand, your idea of saving the planet is a little smaller in scope, you still have many options.

1. Cut back on the amount of electricity you use by unplugging unused electronics.  Even when they're not turned on they are still on stand-by mode and they are using electricity. 

2. Insulate.  Caulk around windows, add insulation, replace windows or buy window kits to plug up leaky windows, use insulating curtains and blinds, keep your thermostat set low, change furnace filters.

Whether you want to start big, building your own solar panels and wind turbines, or small, making some simple changes around your house, going green is something we can all do.  It will save our environment and save us some money.  What could be better?

Alternative Energy - What Are Your Options?

There is a lot of information floating around about the benefits of using alternative energy.  But what does that mean exactly? And how can you benefit by saving money and helping the environment?

There are many types of alternative sources of energy.  Some of the most common and well known are: wind power and solar power. You could use one or a combination of both. Here are a few pros and cons of each source of energy.

1. Wind power. You've probably driven by a huge field of giant wind mill looking things.  These windmills are called wind turbines.  They create and store electricity.  The good thing about this source of energy is that it's free, abundant, and completely 'green'. 

The bad thing about turbines is that you will need a lot of them to power your home and they do take up quite a bit of room.

2. Solar energy.  Solar panels convert the energy of the sun into usable electricity.  The pros of solar energy is that it's clean, renewable, and free.

The cons are that you need sunlight so some climates won't provide as much electricity as others and you will need many solar panels in order to get a lot of energy.

If you can ever get to the point where you can generate more electricity than you need you can actually make money by selling your excess electricity back to the power companies.  It would be nice for a change to have them pay you, wouldn't it?

The bottom line is that using some of these alternative energy sources can help you lower your utility bill, help out the environment, and if you have enough room you could actually generate enough electricity to go 'off the grid' entirely and not have to pay for electricity at all.

Green Energy - 3 Easy Steps To Make Some Money While You Save The Planet

It seems like green is the new black.  Everyone is jumping on the green bandwagon, and why not?  This is the only planet we have, we might as well take care of it.  Another benefit of using green energy is the money you'll save, and make.

Whether you choose solar, wind, or a combination of the two you can actually make money by using these renewable sources of energy. 

Here is a list of 3 different ways you can put money back in your wallet using solar and wind power energy:

1. The first, and most obvious, is cutting your utility bills.  Whether you choose to build your own solar panels or wind turbines, both of which can be done easily and cheaply, you will be providing more of your own energy.  That is less you have to pay for.  Even if you aren't able to fully supply all of your homes energy needs every little bit can help.

2. Government tax incentives.  By using solar and wind, as well as other renewable energy sources, you can receive a tax credit. 

3. Depending on how many solar panels or wind turbines you install you might actually be able to generate more energy than you need to run your home.  Any excess energy that you produce can actually be sold back to the utility companies. 

Not only can you save money, you can get your local utility company to pay you  for supplying electricity to their grid.  Cool, huh?

If you choose to go green and use green energy to help power your home make sure you keep the above points in mind.  It's a great thing to save the planet, but to be able to make money while saving the planet is even better!