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Go Green Virginia! - Top Ways To Save Money
The top things you can do to start saving real money immediately and easily are:
- Replace your top 5 used incandescent light bulbs with compact florescent's. more...
- Look for and fix your household air leaks.
- Car pool and reduce trips.
Daily Savings
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Unplug un-used stuff - Even If it is off, many things keep using your electricity! .
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Close blinds in Summer - Block that Sun, and stay cooler!
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Open blinds in Winter - Let in that Warm Sunshine when its cold!
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Wash in Cold Water - Modern detergents work just as well in cold water!
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Use Ceiling Fans - They make you feel so much cooler!.
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Turn off Lights - When you leave the room!
- Car Pool - Save gas, pollution, money and wear and tear!
- Use Microwave - instead of your oven, whenever possible!
Long Term Changes
- Change Light Bulbs - Switch to CFLs or LEDs to save quick and easy
- Insulate - Block that too hot or too cool air, and stop that moisture ... keep the comfort in!
- Moderate Temperature - Stop your Heat Pump from running all the time.
- Ventilate your Attic - Get that Excess summer heat out of your house.
- Add Thermal Mass - To interior un-insulated walls.
- Add Thermal Mass - For Winter Solar Heat Collection in front of your windows.
- Get Dual Flush - Toilets.
- Collect Rainwater - For your yard and other non drinking needs.
- Get Energy Star Appliances - They use significantly less power.
Renewable Energy Changes
- Solar Hot Water - The number one payback for renewable's is solar hot water!
- Solar Heat - Reduce your heating bills dramatically!
- Solar Electric - The perfect clean energy source.
- Micro Hydro - If you have a creek, you have free energy waiting!
- Wind - Is your home site windy, and free of tall obstacles?
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