Little Things You Can Do for a Renewable Household

Green is Easier than You Think

Saving the planet doesn’t involve dismantling every electric grid by the end of the week, but it does take little changes to your everyday life that may seem insignificant, but they really make all of us a little easier for the planet to support. Going green is about making the natural resources on the planet more efficiently used, and to be less wasteful of the energy we do have. For instance, getting in the habit of turning off lights when you leave the room, and minimizing your time in the shower both save electricity, and water. Being cognizant of waste, and making an effort to use as much as possible it better for you, for your wallet, for the people around you, and for the entire human community. 

Integrate Renewable Energy

If you’re reading during the day, open your shades and use sunlight! If the sun’s not out, phone your electric company, and ask if you can add green energy to your electric source. Your energy company will make the arrangements with the green energy company that they work with, leaving you to do what you need to do to get ready for your book club meeting. You will never notice that your power is being partially sourced from green energy; you won’t have to turn a special knob, or call your energy company every time you want to watch TV.

Choose Energy Efficient Bulbs

One of the easiest thing that you can do for your electric bill, and for the environment, is switching out your bulbs to energy-efficient bulbs. Energy-efficient bulbs cost a little more than standard electric bulbs, but they pay for themselves, both with the savings on energy bills, and the longer life. Energy efficient bulbs burn brighter for longer than regular bulbs, but consume less energy. If you find two bulbs in a dual-bulb lamp, you may be able to replace them with one energy-efficient bulb.

Run High-Drain Appliances at Night

If you’ve avoided drying your clothes or washing your dishes until the evening because your home is warm, you’re actually saving energy! Days are the time of high energy demand, and if you use a high-energy device during times of high demand, you could be adding dollars to your energy bills that could have been avoided by simply waiting. It’s understandable if you can’t wait because you’ve got to get clothes washed, but planning a schedule for using energy-draining appliances may help you and your family save in the future.

Insulate Your Home

Hundreds of millions of dollars are spent each year keeping our homes warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Much of this spending is happening because people fail to properly insulate their home, which keeps warm air in during winter, and cool air in during summer. Windows, doors, and attics are the sweeping majority of the culprits of escaping air, so pay special attention to those areas when you’re insulating your home. You’re saving money, saving energy, and putting less stress on the planet when you make sure your home retains the temperature you need.