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Renewable Energy on a Budget
Budget
I need ideas that are budget sensitive and still allow me to do my part
It is sometimes hard to know where to start or where we fit in to this new ‘green’ world.
For that reason, we have compiled a list of potential projects that can spark a change in everyone
(no matter whether big or small)! Keep checking back for new tips and project ideas that may help you
to save money and make a difference!
 Upgrade your clothes washer to an energy star washer
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- Energy Star washers use 35-50% less water per load
- They also use 50% less electricity per load
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Upgrade your toilet to a high efficiency toilet
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- A family of 4 would save between 14,000 to 17,000 gallons of water per year by upgrading their toilets
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Repair any leaks
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- Fixing any leaky faucets or running toilets can save up to 2,700 gallons of water per year
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Check the air pressure in your tires
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- By driving on under-inflated tires you decrease your car’s mileage. About 25% of all cars on the road have under-inflated tires
- We could save 800 million gallons of gasoline per year if every car's tires were at the proper air pressure
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Install a low-flow showerhead
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- 32% of a home's water use is dedicated to showering
- A low-flow showerhead can save up to 20,000 gallons of water per year for a family of 4
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Switch your incandescent light bulbs for Energy Star
qualified CFL bulbs
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- CFLs use 66% less energy than conventional bulbs
- It takes 10 incandescent bulbs to last the equivalent life span of one CFL bulb
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Lower the water temperature in your home
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- If you cool your water heater from 140°F to 120°F or 60°C to 49°C , you will save up to 10% of your home’s energy use.
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