- Get green power from your electric provider
- Install a solar thermal water heater
- Install a solar panel system
- Generate wind power
- Create a micro hydro power system
- Increase the insulation in your attic
- Seal air leaks
- Program your thermostat for energy efficiency
- Measure energy use of household devices
- Install solar shingles
- Choose renewable energy certificates (RECs)
Energy
Get green power from your electric provider
US Department of Energy Utility Programs by State
This is a state by state listing of green energy providers by the US Department of Energy.US EPA Green Power Locator
Gives a state-by-state listing of green power offerings.
Choose renewable energy certificates (RECs)
3Degrees
In addition to their carbon offset offering, 3Degrees is a leading national supplier of Green-e Certified RECs sourced from a variety of renewable energy technologies, including wind, biomass, geothermal, solar, low-impact hydro, landfill gas, and biogas. Use the footprint calculator to get started on your green energy path.Bonneville Environmental Foundation
Purchase some green tags for yourself, or buy some as a gift for a friend! This countrywide service draws power from wind, solar, and low-impact hydro power systems (you can even choose which form of energy to support). This company is Green-e certified.Green Energy Choice
Use the carbon calculator to estimate how many green credits to purchase in order to offset your power usage. Green Energy Choice provides RECs (the White Fence Green service) to virtually anyone across the US.NativeEnergy
Purchase some green tags for yourself, or buy some as a gift. This nationwide service draws power from wind, solar, and low-impact hydro power systems (you can even choose which form of energy to support). NativeEnergy is Green-e certified.Renewable Choice Energy
With both family (9,000 kWh/year) and individual (3,000 kWh/year) Green-e certified plans to choose from, you’ll find something that fits your power needs. Monthly fees range from a low $5 to $15 and new subscribers can opt to receive gift cards for a variety of green products and services.Sterling Planet
Sterling Planet offers renewable energy certificates in every state, and even provides a quick breakdown of current dirty energy sources in your area. The credits are sources from wind, hydro, geothermal, and bioenergy.
Seal air leaks
Comfort Plus foam insulating tape
This self-adhesive insulating tape seals leaks around doors, windows, and attic hatches.Energy Federation Incorporated weatherization products
Energy Federation Incorporated (EFI) sells a number of weatherization products to better seal your home.GreenBean Foam Insulation
GreenBean offers eco-friendly spray foam insulation to seal and insulate homes and buildings.Icynene Insulation System
Icynene is a 100 percent water-blown foam insulation that minimizes air leakage for improved energy efficiency.Safecoat Caulking Compound
Safecoat Caulking Compound is nontoxic, water-based, elastic emulsion type caulking compound designed to seal around windows and other openings, as well as fill cracks, wall holes, and more.
Increase the insulation in your attic
Applegate Cellulose insulation
Applegate Insulation is sprayed or blown into walls, attics and floors and can be applied over preexisting fiberglass insulation.BioBased Spray Foam Insulation
This soy-based polyurethane spray-in-place foam insulation has the added benefit of containing no harmful particulates.Bonded Logic Natural Cotton Fiber Insulation
Natural Cotton Fiber Insulation is made from denim waste products and is safe for both you and your environment.Excel Fibers Warmcel 100 DIY loft insulation
Warmcel 100 DIY loft insulation is composed of 100 percent recycled waste newspaper and is applied pneumatically, maximizing insulation efficiency.Icynene spray foam
Icynene spray foam insulation is applied pneumatically to maximize insulation efficiency.Owens Corning PINK® Means Green
With the Pink Panther as its masot, this fiber glass insulation is certified by ENERGY STAR.
Measure the energy use of household devices
P3 International Kill A Watt Electricity Usage Monitor
Want to verify that your charger, appliance, or power strip is wasting energy when not in use? Simply plug anything electronic into the Kill A Watt Monitor and the LCD display will display the electricity used by the day, week, month, or year for that device in volts, amps, and wattage with 0.2 percent accuracy.Watts Up Pro Power Analyzer Datalogger
Keep a watchful eye on energy waste with this hi-tech power analyzer. It can measure the energy use of any 120V device, track the cost of electricity, and let you analyze the data.
Install a programmable thermostat
Honeywell TH8110 VisionPro Programmable Thermostat
This ENERGY STAR-qualified programmable thermostat features a touchscreen.Hunter Fan Company 44360 7-Day Energy Star Programmable Thermostat
This inexpensive programmable thermostat is ENERGY STAR compliant.
Install a solar panel system
Citizenre Renu
Can’t afford to purchase a new solar system outright? Why not rent? Citizenre will install solar panels on your home for a $500 deposit (which you get back with interest at the end of the one-, five-, or 25-year contract) and a flat monthly fee that’s fixed for 25 years. Plus, the company will maintain it for free and even give you monthly discounts for referring your friends.Find Solar
Use the company's calculator to estimate how much solar you’ll need and what it’ll cost you. Then, make use of the solar pro finder tool to locate an expert in your area.Free Clean Solar
This company has helped businesses like Google, Yahoo, and IBM with their solar needs. The goal is to match installers and lenders (if required) to your solar energy needs so that you can get off the grid and into clean solar energy living.
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