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7 Tips for Energy Efficiency

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One full load will use much less energy than two half loads meaning you’ll expend much less energy. Use energy efficient light bulbs. Not only will these produce the same amount of light as a standard bulb, they’ll only use a fraction of the electricity which could save you as much as $75 per year. Please share.

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Five Types of Alternative Energy

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Natural gas is not the cleanest form of energy in the world but it’s a whole lot cleaner than the petroleum based products that we currently use. The advantage of natural gas is that it’s incredibly light and a lot easier to clean up in the event of an accident. Related posts: 5 Ways to NOT Save Energy. What is Green Energy?

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How to Be Green and Save Money

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Use Less Energy. How often do you leave lights on in rooms with no one in them!? True, it saves you having to flick the light switch back on when you go back into a room, but how much effort does that take really? For a small outlay of cash, the savings you’ll make by knowing your energy usage are amazing and soon add up.