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-If at all possible, consider switching your electric ​or oil heating to gas. This is both better ​for the environment and your pocketsJust be aware that this is can be a complicated job that should be taken on by a skilled expert, should you decide ​to make this switch.+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 innovationsChances are that better solutions will be available in the years to come.
  
-Don't use your dishwasher until you have a full load. Make sure your dishwasher is full before using it, hecause it takes the same amount ​of water and energy ​to wash a full load as it does half a load. Use the shortest cycle possible, if you canturn the dishwasher off prior to the drying cycleopening the door. This allows the dishes to air dry.+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 need. Get a small solar power installation to provide power for one room onlyand get a few solar cells to charge your cell phone and other devicesfor instance.
  
-If you are interested ​in saving energy, utilize the warm summer months to help you dry your clothes. Forgo the use of your dryer, ​and hang your wet items out in the bright sunlight. Not only will you save energy, but your clothes will smell fresh and feel wonderful.+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 up. Cutting down on the time you spend in the shower ​will be better on the environment and your energy ​bills!
  
-Do not leave your freezer and refrigerator open for a long period of timeOf course this can spoil your foodbut it can also use large amounts ​of energy. When you are cooking but you need food from the refrigerator or freezerkeep it closed after you get something out of it.+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 futurebut it also helps reduce pollution. Purchase green energy in an effort to modernize your home and your way of thinking when it comes to energy efficiency.
  
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-Buying a hybrid vehicle is a good way to save energybut that all depends on what type of vehicle you purchase. It is always a much better choice ​to purchase a smaller hybrid vehicle than to purchase a large hybrid SUVThe SVUs save so little energy that it is no different than having ​compact non-hybrid vehicle.+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 itThese constant drains on your cost you bundle in the long run and make your overall impact on society less green.
  
-People looking ​to go green would be wise to use oil lanterns to light up their homesOil lanterns don't use any electricity at all, and there are even some lanterns out there that will run on used vegetable oil that you can easily get from restaurants ​or your own kitchen.+Use rainwater ​to water outdoor plants and shrubs. This water can also be collected and used for kiddie pools and other outdoor water needsRain collection buckets are simple to install, and these reduce the amount of city or well water you use each year, saving you money and keeping ​your yard green.
  
-Insulate your homeA pre-1950 home that isn't insulated will use approximately 60 percent more energy than a house that was built after 2000. Adding sufficient insulation to your attic and basement will greatly improve your home's energy efficiencyAs well as keeping you warm in the winteryou will find that the home remains much cooler in the summer monthsreducing the need for an air conditioner.+Look for Energy Star appliancesMany brands produce these, ​and they carry an Energy Star labelYou could even get a tax break for buying theseso keep your eyes open for the Energy Star label the next time you go appliance shopping. This usually applies to refrigeratorsovens, washers and dryers.
  
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