Using Naturally Sustainable Building Products In Your New

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A lot of people are concerned about the environment, but don't have a good idea of what they can do
to help. Interestingly, an environmentally friendly energy industry has been emerging to serve
customers who are interested in making a difference. This article provides many tips so you can live
a green lifestyle.

Lower the heating costs of your water, hot tubs and pools by changing over to a heating system that
is run by solar power. Solar water heaters are much more energy efficient than electric or gasdriven water heating systems. Solar systems use the sun's energy to stabilize water temperature.
Many of these improvements will cost you a bit up front, but the cost savings and tax deductions will
usually more than offset that cost.
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.
Do not assume that green energies are too expensive. The initial cost can be high, but most states
will give you interesting tax incentives if you invest in green energies. You will be saving a lot of
money on your energy bills. Do the math for yourself, and you will find that green energies are not
expensive.
It is easy to live green,and still enjoy technology just by making small changes. Make your laptop
more energy efficient simply by changing your wall paper. Using a dark or black wall paper, and
screen saver uses less energy. This small amount of energy saved will add up over time, especially if
you have more than one computer in the home.
If
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photovoltaic (PV) cells integrated into the roofing material. Modern PV cells are much less
noticeable than older styles. If you don't use all of the electric generated by your home, some utility
companies will even let you feed it back into the system for credit against your bills.
Install timers, motion sensors, or sound sensors on lamps, lights and other electrical devices to
automate their functions. Such sensors are ideal if you have a hard time remembering to turn off the
lights, and because they conserve energy, they can save you a significant amount of your power bill.

Are you currently using a wood-burning

fireplace to decrease your dependence upon
fossil fuels? If so, remember to shut the flue
damper very tightly when your fireplace is
not being used. If you forget to do this, both
warmed or cooled air will easily escape from
your house through the chimney.
If you have a car with a diesel engine, think
about switching to biodiesel. Biodiesel is
degradable is will not have any harmful
effects on the environment. However, using
biodiesel can be expensive and finding filling stations is hard. If you can afford to use this
alternative, do your best to reduce harmful emanations from diesel engines.
If you are looking to naturally heat your water using solar power, an indirect circulation system may
be perfect for your home if you live in an area where the temperatures go below freezing. These
systems run a fluid that does not freeze through the system to prevent icing. This pump will still use
electricity, but only about 25% when compared to traditional water heaters.
Perhaps you are intimidated by making an large, green energy investment. Seeking the input of a
professional, such as a heating/cooling specialist or plumber can educate you on options. They can
advise you about how much inefficient appliances cause you to lose financially, and they can
estimate the price of upgrading or simply replacing your old systems.
Change how you use your electronics to make them more energy efficient and kind to the
environment. Batteries on electronics are designed to be used. To keep your battery healthy you
have to exercise it by using your electronic not plugged in. It is better for the device and keeping it
plugged in after it is fully charged
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If you have a tank-style water heater that you aren't prepared to replace yet, conserve electricity or
natural gas by lowering its thermostat. By changing the thermostat from the factory-set 140 degrees
to 120 degrees, the heater requires 6 to 10 percent less energy to keep your water hot.

Invest in green technologies to ensure their

proliferation. Consumers are a powerful group that can
exercise that power by selective purchasing. If you
want to encourage the use of renewable energy
purchase products, vehicles, and electronics that utilize
these technologies. If consumers insist on green
technologies companies will produce items that use
green technologies.
Try air drying both your dishes and your laundry to cut
back on energy used for drying cycles. With the dishes, you need only set your dishwasher to a clean

cycle then move the load to your sink-side strainer when it is done. Drying your laundry in the sun
not only reduces energy used via your drier, it also results in fresher, less wrinkled clothes.
As you can see, there are many different types of "green energy" technologies. Because there are so
many options, there is bound to be a way to put "green energy" to work for you, while doing your
part for the future of the planet. Use the information that you've learned in this article, in order to
make an informed choice for your personal energy needs.