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Many new options exist in the world of green energy, so it might be simpler than you thought to make some changes in your own home. A couple of small changes (or big ones) and both your environmental footprint and your energy budget will decrease. This article will show you how to get started.

Are you lucky enough to own a farm? If you have one, an energy company may be interested in renting a portion of the property to install a wind turbine. You and those around you can benefit from the free energy. A turbine doesn't take up much space, either.

Replace or clean your furnace filters yearly, and recheck them monthly. It is also a good idea to install filters on warm-air registers. This can prevent anything from getting caught in the ducts.

Find out about the various energy sources that are available in your local community. Compare costs and look up regulations on green energy and tax incentives. For instance, it might be worth it to switch to gas heat instead of electric, or switch to well water instead of municipal water.

During the summer months, hang your clothes outside instead of drying them in the dryer. Using the sun can make clothes smell a lot better. They will smell a lot fresher than being dried in the drier. You will also save money on utility bills by doing this.

Run the dishwasher when it's full instead of half-full in order to save energy and money. Don't run it with only two or three dishes inside. The amount of dishes that can be placed in a washer is astounding. When loading the dishwasher, align the dishes in a way that allows you to fit the maximum number of items inside.

A good benchmark to use when determining how much power a new solar system is likely to generate is the number of hours of sunlight in the winter. When you do this, you understand how much you should be consuming on a daily basis during winter, and you won't become surprised one day. Combining this method with a net utilities plan will mean getting back money from the electric company during the summer, too.

Put the solar energy system's batteries close to its cells during installation. Power is less likely to be lost in cables this way. It also lowers the risk of the cable casting a shadow over the cells, which reduces their ability to generate power.

Do maintenance on your fridge to save money. With the fridge being a top energy consumer in the home, maintenance is important for efficiency. Clean heating coils regularly to get rid of dust. Additionally, you should ensure that the door seal is both tight and free of dirt.

Use the ideas and suggestions of this article to help you incorporate greener methods in your home. You will see your energy use diminish and you will be helping the planet. Work at it little by little and before you realize it, your house will be green!