There are plenty of easy ways to save energy, electric, & water in your home. From solar power to new light bulbs, you don't need to be a rocket scientist to save money and the planet.
New York State offers many financial incentives for renewable & efficient energy including tax credits, tax incentives, grant programs, & rebate programs you can recieve for installing solar power etc. Visit The Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency to learn more about make sure to conact the person in charge of the program to get more details & make sure it's still active.
View the Consumer Guide on Solar Power from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory by Clicking Here. It goes over exactly how solar power works & how it can save you money.
Following are a few easy ways you can green your home.
Replacing your old incandescent light bulbs with CFL (compact fluorescent light) bulbs is an easy way to save energy. According to EnergyStar.gov a CFL bulb will save you around $30, last 10 times longer than a normal bulb, & use 75% less energy covering the cost of bulb replacement in 6 months of use.
Use rechargable batteries. it saves money and causes less waste. Batteries contain harmful chemicals such as Mercury & Nickel Cadmium. Visit the Department of Environmental Conversation of New York State to learn more about recycling batteries.
Installing a tankless water heater that only heats water when needed can cut water heating expenses by 30% according to EnergyStar.gov. Keep this in mind when installing or replacing your water heater.
Update your Air Conditioning system if it's more than 12 years old. According to EnergyStar.gov replacing it with a newer model could cut your cooling costs by 30%.
See 100 tips on saving water everyday at WaterUseitWisely.com including upgrading older toilets to water efficient models & spreading mulch around plants retains moisture in the soil.
