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-Don't throw away that coffee grinds- use them to fertilize your plantsCoffee grinds are rich in nitrogen so these make great, healthy plant food. Using coffee grinds as fertilizer keeps them out of the landfill, makes it unnecessary for you to purchase and use chemical plant foodand make your plants grow nicely, adding oxygen ​to the atmosphere.+Take advantage of the wind. The cleanest source of alternative energy is wind energy. It can even cut your electric bill by up to 90 percentYou can run an energy audit before you determine what size turbine ​you'll needbut most houses require 5 to 15 kilowatts ​to produce 780 kilowatt-hours per month. month.
  
-Turn off the kitchen, bathroom, ​and any other exhaust fans as soon as you no longer need them. Some people leave the fans on for 20 minutes or so, but it is better to leave them on for no longer than five minutes after showering, bathing, or cooking is finished.+You do not have to spend a lot to be a green energy consumer. You can just change your habits and be green. You can certainly save big by driving ​the speed limit and not over use your gas pedal. You can save as much as 20 percent ​on gas if you just follow those two rules.
  
-Find out more about ground source heat pumpsThese pumps are located under your home and pump the natural heat of the earth to keep you warmThis system ​can be costly but the pumps use very little power and can last up to fifty years. Invest ​in this system if you are going to stay in a home for decades.+Think smallIf you are unable ​to use alternative energy for your entire house, start with just one roomYou can use alternative energy sources in one room and when you are ready, install it in another room. This way you are not overwhelmed with the expense of making over your house to use alternative energy.
  
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-If you are in the process of, or planning to, design ​your own home, you can build some green energy sources right into your home from the beginning. Start by looking for land that has water source such as a creek or room for wind turbines. Another good idea is to choose ​roof with solar panels built in. You can even position them to get the most out of sunlight.+A helpful tip to live greener and conserve energy is to have the windows ​in your home tinted. The windows in your home act like glass in greenhouse and when you want you home to be cool, the windows will heat it up and work against your air conditioner and cost you bundle.
  
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-Consider investing in an electric kettle as means of saving energyElectric kettles use less energy to boil your water than stove-top kettles, and not only can they be used to make tea, but you can also use them to boil water for smaller meals you plan to cook. +Too often, the water heater allows water to reach scalding temperature when trying to take a showerTry turning the maximum heat on the water heater down by twenty degrees, and you will see a definite decrease in electricity costsTankless water heaters ​are another green energy ​option for anyone.
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-When you purchase new appliances, like refrigerators,​ ranges, and washing machines, look for the Energy Star label. The United States Department of Energy recommends these products because they save energy. You will also save money by using themProducts that are energy ​efficient will usually have a star on them.+
  
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