Many people want to do their part to save the environment, but have no clue what actions they need t...

1. How To Convert Your Home To Green Energy
Many people want to do their part to save
the environment, but have no clue what
actions they need to take to do so. There
are many solutions for customers to
protect the environment by using
renewable, alternative energy sources.
This article has great tips to help you use
green energy now.
Cutting back on your daily electricity
usage is a simple way to conserve energy.
If an appliance is not in use, unplug it.
Turn off lights, television sets and other
small appliances when you are done using
them. This may be a simple tip, but it does save you money.
Do you have a lot of land? If you do happen to own some farmland, try renting some of the land to a
power company that specializes in wind energy solutions. Everyone surrounding the area where
these turbines are installed are sure to benefit, and the installation doesn't take up that much space.
Whenever possible, use cold water to wash your clothing. Hot water takes up 90% of energy used to
wash clothing. If your detergent is of good quality, you should have no problems using cold water. In
addition, remember that a washing machine will be most energy efficient when it is full.
Don't run your dishwasher if it is less than totally full. An equal amount of water and energy is used,
whether it is full or not. When the dishwasher is used, it is also important to use the main energy-
saving feature, which air-dries the dishes.
The batteries should be located near the solar energy cells when the system is being set up. Power
can be lost in long cables so this will reduce this possibility. Additionally, the cable cannot shade the
cells, which can cause reduction in generation.
Replace a water heater that is tank-style, with a model that is green and has no tank. While they do
require energy to heat the water, they require only a small amount of energy to heat a smaller
amount of water. You can find tankless heaters that either supply an entire house, or just a single
faucet.
If you are on a mission to go green, start by keeping electric heaters off or on a very low setting
during winter months. Instead, invest in some warm clothing and slippers for family members and
use a fireplace or pellet stove to heat living areas. It is better to sleep in cooler air, it helps you
breathe, and keeps your airways moist.
Watch for state and federal tax incentives for upgrading your home to use renewable energy
sources. In some instances, the local company gives rebates for upgrading to green tech.
Additionally, it may be possible to take advantage of tax rebates offered by state and federal

2. governments. Rebates and credits will help to offset the cost of implementing green energy
technology you want to add to your home.
It is more important than ever to focus on green energy, especially as oil prices continue to rise.
With the right information, it will be much easier to put greener energy sources to use in your life.
Remember this advice, and go green today!