Going Green - Have you considered making the alternative energy and consumer lifestyle change

Everywhere we turn there are signs that our society is switching gears in terms of the way that we are treating our planet. You cannot open a magazine, newspaper or turn on the TV without seeing or hearing the phrase "Going Green." So what exactly does "Going Green" mean to us as everyday citizens and how can we start to practice this new lifestyle in our everyday lives?

My first suggestion would be to start slow. Start small with everyday things like sharing rides to work, walking or riding your bike to lower how much fuel you are consuming and lower your contribution to air pollution. Change the light bulbs in your home to the smaller fluorescent bulbs. Regular light bulbs can really increase your monthly bills and the newer ones will last a lot longer. This adds up to big savings for you over time.

Another approach is to do a little maintenance around the house. Start caulking any gaps around the doors and windows and seal up any opening. This will help keep out drafts that cost you money.

Another big tip is if you want to spend a little money - insulate, insulate, insulate! You will always make your money back on insulation. Having a well insulated home cuts down on those high energy cost in the wintertime. The more insulation, the less your furnace or heater will turn off and on costing you less.

One thing I hadn't thought much about before was my appliances until my washer started to go crazy. If you have older appliances, they are probably eating your lunch in energy. It's true! I couldn't believe how much difference there was just in the ten years difference since I had bought my old one. You will actually save enough on your monthly bills over time to pay for a new energy efficient appliance. So if your spouse has been complaining about that old frig or washer, surprise them and replace it for them and save some money. (hint hint honey)

Of course, one of the most obvious "Going Green" changes that most of us have been exposed to since we were young is recycling. The bonus is that many vendors and manufacturers are making it easy for us. Watch for the recycling emblem when purchasing products. Buy more than one trash can so that you can separate out your paper, metal, glass and plastic.

These are all excellent ideas that you can utilize to start your "Going Green" lifestyle. Should you decide to pursue even bigger ideas' there are many resources and a large amount of information available.

I started researching "Green Energy" and Home Alternate Energy as a way to save money on my electric bill. The result has been a driven need for more information and perhaps a way to indulge my passion to learn to market on the internet.

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Renewable Alternative Energy to Save Money

Renewable sources of energy use and building solar panels is not surprisingly on the rise between a population that feels the bite of two world crisis going on hand by hand; the energy crisis and the financial crisis. Just take a look at your power bill and then at your pocket. One is continuously showing higher amounts while the other lower. In both cases, demand is totally overpowering supply leaving the average consumer with an ever wider gap between power bill expenses and available income.

The world is running short on conventional power supplies, like oil and gas and has not taken the necessary steps to prevent this unbalanced state or the deterioration of the environment. In many cases it is the common people that are investigating renewable alternative energy sources and implementing available technology in order to save energy, money and the planet.

Besides making conscious changes in their habits and routines at home when using power and water many are contemplating an innovative approach to saving. They understand that the actual source of non renewable energy they are currently using is running dry and drying their thin wallets in the process. It is an ongoing reality that has to be terminated, and that's why many are taking a closer look at renewable sources of energy and finding a cost effective solution.

Renewable alternative energy solutions offer both, the advantages of saving money and the environment. They don't become depleted by use, are in natural abundance around us and environmentally friendly.

The three major renewable energy sources are sun, wind and water. They could be categorized in three types of solutions: solar energy, wind energy and hydro energy. These energy sources not only offer a savings solution to the general economy and the individual pocket, but also many benefits and advantages over conventional non renewable energy sources.

Solar energy when used with today's advanced technology becomes a reliable source of heat and light, and capable of creating other forms of energy. It is ready available and for free. Nobody needs to be convinced of its abundance and the lack of a controlled human monopoly. Its use will definitely facilitate big savings on the power bills and have a say in a greener environment.

There are really easy and inexpensive applicable solar solutions for any household. Several applications are available for home lighting, heating system, cooking, etc. A popular solution is the charging and storage of solar energy into solar cells. It is amazingly simple to do and it is accomplished by building solar panels. A solar home lighting system will put an end to the electricity bills, and a smile of satisfaction in the home owner's face, when the lights are on during the night and the power company has nothing to do with it. For heating solutions a solar power system is an investment that pays entirely for itself in no time, and after that it will continue to give the service and advantages for free. For people spending a lot of time in the kitchen, image a cooking device that does not use any fuel for cooking despite the fact of being able to boil, roast and bake for several people.

Wind power solutions are more appropriate for buildings, mansions or farmhouses. Free pollution wind power systems are based on equipment commonly known as wind turbines, wind mills and wind generators.

Water power solutions are applicable when hydro energy is converted to run different kind of vehicles and some electrical appliances.

All these renewable sources of energy will permit the average person to reduce the ever increasing cost of living, and reduce or totally eliminate utility bills.

Renewable alternative energy offers an option to high electricity bills and assists at fighting power outages. Start building solar panels and contribute to a greener environment and a better future for the next generations.

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