Success With Green Profit

Whether you are concerned about the Earth or looking for ways to garner some residential energy savings, there are a lot of energy saving tips that can accomplish one or both. Here are three of the easiest, which also happen to create the biggest impact in terms of Earth friendliness and your wallet. 1) Purchase [...]

Whether you are concerned about the Earth or looking for ways to garner some residential energy savings, there are a lot of energy saving tips that can accomplish one or both. Here are three of the easiest, which also happen to create the biggest impact in terms of Earth friendliness and your wallet. 1) Purchase a programmable thermostat. Buying a programmable thermostat may seem like a small move, but it is one of the best things that you can do for the environment and your wallet. The idea is simple: set your thermostat for your ideal temperature and keep that number steady only for the hours that you’re home. Then, set it a few degrees lower during times in which you know you won’t be around—like the hours you are at work, running errands, etc. Of course, if you have central air conditioning on all the time (living in a tropical climate) or have to use the air in the summer and heat in the winter, you can use this method to save even more energy and money. Such a simple adjustment can save you hundreds of dollars per year on energy, which means that you also consume less energy in general—a win-win for your bank account and the environment! 2) Unplug unnecessary appliances. If you aren’t exactly technology-savvy, another way to save money and energy is to just unplug electronics that you aren’t using. Although it’s not necessary to unplug every single thing in your home each time you aren’t using it, making sure to power off and remove cords from outlets with the largest appliances can save you a few dollars each month. This can be smart when it comes to large televisions, microwaves, multiple fans, and especially older appliances that may not be as energy efficient. 3) Look into green options for residential energy. Another measure that may not save you much money, but may give you a heaping dose of good planetary karma is by looking into “green” options through your energy company. These things may be as simple as just switching to paperless billing (in order to prevent trees from being cut down and excess paper waste being created) or purchasing green energy. Many companies actually offer you power from primarily renewable resources—such as wind and water sources—that are minimally harmful to the environment and produce little to no waste. Often, switching to renewable energy costs mere pennies more per kilowatt.   Jessica writes about a wide variety of topics.  She especially enjoys writing about energy. You can learn more about Energy Plus Company at www.energypluscompany.com