Rethink, Retrain, Reuse, Recycle, and Reduce
On the way to save your planet and your home. . . . “green” investments can start with the obvious; a programmable thermostat, heating/HVAC system tune-up, energy efficient light bulbs and pressure regulated shower heads. All of these are the beginning “investments” in your home that can be tax incentives. See http://www.greenandsave.com/homecheckup/
A programmable thermostat can save between $200 to $500 annually for heating and or cooling costs. The benefits of a programmable thermostat are that it’s cost effective, time saving , and provides convenience and comfort at the times you need them.
Heating/cooling system tune-ups can save money and up to 90% return on investment in the first year. If your system is older than 15 to 20 years then consider replacing it with a high efficiency system or heat pump.
Pressure regulated shower heads and tank inserts can help to reduce water flow by 2.5 gallons per minute (GPM) to about 1.6 GPM. That is up to a 40% savings of water required. The new pressure regulated shower heads are state-of-the-art and have the similar feeling of a traditional shower head yet helps to reduce wasted water.
GreenandSave.com offers links to reports, research, carbon counter, green job training and a forum for community involvement. Their data is used for education and curriculums by industries like the AIA (American Institute of Architects)and the National Association of REALTORS®(NAR).
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