How Going Green Can Cut Down Your Energy Bills

There has been a lot of talk in recent months about “going green” and the positive impact it can have on the environment we all share. For a lot of people, that sounds like a bunch of hype that has no real noticeable impact on their daily lives. What if I told you that going green can actually cut down on your energy bills? If something helps us keep a little bit more money in our pockets, we have a tendency to sit up and take notice!

When we talk about going green, we’re really just talking about using some common sense and doing things that not only help the overall environment, but that can also have a dramatic effect on the amount of energy we consume. As a result, we end up paying less in the way of utility bills. Let me give you a real example to illustrate the point. I’m sure that as you read this, you’ll be able to think of things that you can do today that can have an impact on the amount of money you pay for energy. Here’s my real-life example of how I helped the environment by consuming less energy, and saved money on my utility bills at the same time.

Not that long I was sitting by one of my windows sipping a cup of coffee when I noticed what felt like a slight breeze hitting my face. I glanced over at the window and suspected that it might be open. It wasn’t open, but there was still a draft of cold air coming in. If I had one leaky window in the house, I’m sure I had more. I went to the nearby home improvement store and asked for some advice.

They recommended an inexpensive thin strip of foam padding that is discreetly placed around the edges of the widows. This means that when you slide it shut, it’s not a wood-on-wood connection but rather a wood-on-foam connection that effectively insulates your home from the outside. I put this thin strip of foam along all my windows and the results were immediate. I felt significantly warmer. But the real surprise was when I got my next electric bill… it was 10% less than it usually would have been!

Not only did I help the environment by not using as much energy, but I also created a warmer living space for myself. Best of all, I saved some money on my electric bill!

By: Suzanne Bucciarelli

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Suzanne Bucciarelli is the owner of Green Living Ezine and writes articles and tips on how to save money and go green at the same time. Read Over 125 Ways to Go Green and Save Money at Green Living Ezine.