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How To Go Green
Whether you’re interested in saving money on your energy bills or concerned about reducing your impact on the environment, you can see that going green is past being a fad and has matured to the stage where it's time you started benefitting.
Individuals, organizations, businesses, farms, and schools all over the planet are taking matters into their own hands as they green their electricity, transportation, and agriculture. Organic Mechanic is here to aid in this progress and show how to go green, with a mission to make sustainability simple.
Answers to: How Do I Go Green?
1. Where do I find Green Technology?
2. How do I get it Installed?
3. Where do I get the Financing?
4. How about a Personal Energy Profile - so I know which system is for me - which is the right size, saves the most money, and takes best advantage of the natural, financial, and installation offerings in my area?
5. What are some people's Experiences Going Green?
6. How much Environmental Impact can I make?
7. Who can I Contact for help?
Top Going Green Tips
Energy Conservation
Energy conservation is the greenest, simplest, and most cost-effective thing you can do is to improve your energy efficiency. Every dollar spent on reducing your current energy use will save you $3 - $5 on the cost of a larger-sized alternative energy system such as solar or wind.
Energy conservation is the greenest, simplest, and most cost-effective thing you can do is to improve your energy efficiency. Every dollar spent on reducing your current energy use will save you $3 - $5 on the cost of a larger-sized alternative energy system such as solar or wind.
The most common and cost effective ways to dramatically cut energy use is by installing an energy efficiency monitor, to use smart climate control, solar water heating, and efficient light bulbs.
Fuel Conservation
The “greenest” transportation options are walking and biking. In addition to zero emissions, you’ll enjoy the benefits of extra exercise and fresh air! If you live too far to walk to work, consider your options for public transportation such as metros, buses, and trains. Many cities are highly invested in and improving their public transportation, as it is affordable, efficient, and environmental.
If your commute depends on driving, you still have greener options. Carpooling is a great way to cut emissions, save money, and connect with other people to get your day started happily. Use a bulletin board at work or community meetings to match rides, and check out sites like Craigslist and Rideshare.org for great options as long as you are being safe!
You can also improve your fuel economy by choosing or converting your vehicle to run on biofuels or electricity, or by installing fuel saving devices.
If you are driving a regular petroleum fueled vehicle, you can still save some money and pollution by implementing the following tips:
The “greenest” transportation options are walking and biking. In addition to zero emissions, you’ll enjoy the benefits of extra exercise and fresh air! If you live too far to walk to work, consider your options for public transportation such as metros, buses, and trains. Many cities are highly invested in and improving their public transportation, as it is affordable, efficient, and environmental.
If your commute depends on driving, you still have greener options. Carpooling is a great way to cut emissions, save money, and connect with other people to get your day started happily. Use a bulletin board at work or community meetings to match rides, and check out sites like Craigslist and Rideshare.org for great options as long as you are being safe!
You can also improve your fuel economy by choosing or converting your vehicle to run on biofuels or electricity, or by installing fuel saving devices.
If you are driving a regular petroleum fueled vehicle, you can still save some money and pollution by implementing the following tips:
Drive Efficiently
- Aggressive driving can lower gas mileage by as much as 33% at highway speeds and 5% around town.
- Use cruise control on the highway to help maintain a constant speed.
- Observe the speed limit – every 5 MPH over 60 MPH can reduce fuel economy by 7-8%
- Avoid idling – it uses fuel, netting you 0 miles per gallon
Proper Maintenance
- A properly maintained vehicle maintains a 4% better rating in gas mileage.
- Use the recommended grade of motor oil to improve fuel economy by up to 5%
- A warmed-up engine is more fuel-efficient than a cold one. Many short trips from a cold start can use twice as much fuel as one multipurpose trip covering the same distance.
- Letting your car idle to warm up first will burn more fuel than will be saved by driving with a warm engine, so once you start the engine you might as well start driving.
- Plan your trips - combine tasks and talk with friends to share expenses and company.
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