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How to Go Green: Alternative Energy
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Alternative energy sources
Powering and heating your home with alternative energy sources sounds like a no-brainer when it comes to going green, but deciding which kind of fuel is right for you isn't as simple. Wind power? Hydropower? Geothermal power?—active or passive? It's overwhelming—and it's enough to stop you before you even get started.
Green energy alternatives
We've taken the guesswork out: the following pages offer comprehensive breakdowns of the different types of energy and notes on what you should consider before investing in one, so it's easy to figure out which best fits your lifestyle. Change the energy source in your home, or—if you're buying or building—learn what to look for during the planning and construction process. Not in a position to green your whole house? You can start with smaller changes, like powering just one room.
Alternative energy in the home
But the first thing you should do before switching to green power sources is simple: cut back on the electricity you use now. In addition to trimming your electric bills and carbon output, needing less energy will make providing your own that much easier. Since most of us are already connected to the traditional power grid, the logical (and easiest) first step is to make the energy we're using go as far as possible. That way, when you start incorporating the use of more alternative energy into your home, you'll need less of it.
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