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2 Sep 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT | COMMENTS
Wind turbines are a vital part of our clean energy future. But they're not just for large scale wind farms or gigantic megawatt-generating projects. There are already a number of wind turbines manufactured specifically for home use. And the best part is, the US government offers a green tax credit...+ READ MORE
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1 Sep 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT | COMMENTS
It's one of the most popular green tax credits—buying a hybrid car this year means you're eligible to save up to $3,400. Here are the best hybrids you can buy that qualify for the tax break. + READ MORE
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24 Aug 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT | COMMENTS
Today's your last day to get $4,500 towards a cleaner, greener car by kicking the old one off the curb.+ READ MORE
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14 Aug 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT | COMMENTS
You might be aware that you're eligible for a tax rebate for heading off to college, thanks to the American Opportunity tax credit.Buy your books used, especially those that you plan on selling back at the end of the semester—an easy way to save yourself some bucks and reuse materials.Or, just cut...+ READ MORE
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2 Jun 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
Last week, we discussed how the government was offering a twenty-dollar-a-month tax rebate for commuters who bike to work. It's not a lot of money, but if you are biking to work anyways, you might as well pocket the extra cash.+ READ MORE
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28 Apr 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
Some claim that purchasing solar panels is too expensive. Well, for those of us who cannot afford a house to put them on, then the house on which to put solar panels is too expensive. (Ask your landlord about installing solar panels if possible.) But if you are managing to make a good living in...+ READ MORE
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13 Jan 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
We often talk about how going green can save you money. While saving as much cash as possible in an economy such as this is beneficial, one thing we can all probably use is a little more income. Happily, there are myriad ways to earn some bucks employing a little ingenuity and your green lifestyle.+ READ MORE
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13 Jan 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
Putting something back in circulation is better than hoarding it or tossing it into a hole somewhere. When someone buys a used copy, it cuts down on the new copies that need to be made by one. When 1,000 people do it, it cuts down on the new copies by 1,000. Start the trend with your unwanted DVDs.+ READ MORE
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6 Oct 2008 IN WORK & CONNECT | COMMENTS
We all know that over time, living eco-friendly has a much lower price tag for all of us, but organic and earth-friendly products often have a sufficiently high short-term cost that blinds us to the long-term savings.+ READ MORE
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13 Jun 2008 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
Solar power is becoming such a phenomenon that many renovators are using solar panels to drive their homes, making it one of the most featured renovation techniques on Renovation Nation.+ READ MORE
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6 Jun 2008 IN TRAVEL & OUTDOORS | COMMENTS
On Greenovate, Dominique's goal is to revitalize the once popular neighborhood in which he is also a resident by greening as many homes as possible, making their value and demand skyrocket. Want to green your own neighborhood but aren't sure how? Here are some tips.+ READ MORE
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29 May 2008 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
There is a whole sub-culture within the personal finance world that is dedicated to frugal living (reducing your living expenses), and a lot of what we talk about here on Planet Green fits within that tradition. Lets look at what is the link between Frugality and Green.+ READ MORE
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26 Apr 2008 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
Renovation Nation makes going green with your next home project look extremely exciting and interesting, but some viewers may hold back because of what the rest of the world seems to think about the cost and convenience of greenovating.Just because a product is recycled, is smaller, is made of...+ READ MORE
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23 Mar 2008 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
This is the third post in a series about determining whether your should repair or replace (and recycle) a broken appliance. One more stat to add to the equation: 90 percent of the energy costs of running a clothes washer comes from heating water, so a little more water per cycle in an old machine...+ READ MORE
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23 Mar 2008 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
If you're considering a solar-electric system, but you want to crunch some actual, rather than hypothetical numbers before you take the leap, visit FindSolar.com, a Web site sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, the American Solar Energy Society, and the Solar Electric Power Association. The...+ READ MORE
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