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 +Green energy is a sector that is developing quickly. If you find that getting a solar roof or a wind turbine is not an option for you at the moment, stay up to date with new innovations. Chances are that better solutions will be available in the years to come.
  
-You do not have to spend a lot to be a green energy consumerYou 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.+Make small changes if you do not have a lot of money to invest or do not have access to the kind of resources you needGet a small solar power installation to provide power for one room only, and get a few solar cells to charge ​your cell phone and other devices, for instance.
  
-Using green energies is not an excuse to use more energy than you really ​needDo not forget to turn the lights off when you leave a room and putting ​on a sweater instead of turning ​the heat up. Even if green energies are cheaper, you should still do your best to save as much energy ​as you can.+Take shorter showers to get greater advantage of green energy in your home! Heating hot water accounts for nearly 14% of the average household'​s energy ​use and that can really ​add upCutting down on the time you spend in the shower will be better ​on the environment and your energy ​bills!
  
-Use less energy ​for cooking your meals by baking several items togetherYou can bake cakesbread and pies once each week and avoid heating your oven very often. Making larger batches of food on top of the stove also helps. ​You can make large pots of soups and stews, and freeze some for microwaving later.+Purchasing green energy ​is something that many people do not even think aboutHoweverpurchasing green energy not only helps promote the security ​of energy in the future, but it also helps reduce pollutionPurchase green energy in an effort to modernize your home and your way of thinking when it comes to energy efficiency.
  
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-When finishing up your work for the day, turn off your home office equipment including your computer. These modern work machines eat up lot of energy, even when not in use. Taking ​the initiative to shut them down completely can save a lot of energy ​and money for you!+When you are working at home on your computertake the time to turn it off along with the printer and any other speakers or accessories attached to it. These constant drains on your cost you bundle ​in the long run and make your overall impact on society less green.
  
-One key energy-saving tip that all homeowners would be wise to implement is to insulate your water heater tanksA great deal of heat can be lost if a tank is not well insulatedresulting in higher-energy consumption Makes sure you wrap your tank to help keep your water warm.+Use rainwater ​to water outdoor plants and shrubsThis water can also be collected and used for kiddie pools and other outdoor water needs. Rain collection buckets are simple to install, and these reduce the amount of city or well water you use each yearsaving ​you money and keeping ​your yard green.
  
-Electric vehicles are a great investment when it comes to green technology ​and helping the environmentEven though they can cost thousands of dollars more than regular vehicles of the same type the benefits in the end are much more rewardingYou save a lot of money on gas and you help out the environment a lot as well.+Look for Energy Star appliances. Many brands produce these, ​and they carry an Energy Star labelYou could even get a tax break for buying these, so keep your eyes open for the Energy Star label the next time you go appliance shoppingThis usually applies to refrigerators,​ ovens, washers ​and dryers.
  
-Invest ​in a tankless water heaterRather than a standard water heaterwhich is working 24 hours a day, a tankless water heater provides hot water only when you need it. This will save you about $100 to $200 per year, up to 50% less than the cost of running a standard water heater.+If you can not afford to get new windows that are more energy efficient, be sure to invest ​in some good shadesDuring the summer monthscover the windows during the day to keep the sun out. In the winter monthsleave the window covers open to let the sun heat up the rooms; close them at night though ​to help keep the cold out.
  
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-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.+