Electric Lawn Mowers:  

Electric lawn mowers are quite, don't require tune-ups, oil or gas and the robitic kind can even mow your lawn for you.  Lawn & Garden

Greenhouses:  

Whether you want to extend your growing season, or grow more exotic plants a greenhouse will fit the bill. However, a green house that is added to the south side of a house will double as a solar air heater and help to lower your heating bills.  Lawn & Garden

Everyday we use millions of perfectly good tap water to flush our toilets.  A greywater system on the other hand captures the water from showers, tubs, and/or bathroom lavatories, filters it and re-uses it in toilets.  These affordable systems can save hundreds of gallons of water a year, water that is just flushed away.  Water Conservation

With recent technological advancements residential sized photovoltaic or solar electric systems are becoming more and more cost effective.  There are a variety of system types:  Off-Grid (RV, Cabin, Home), Grid-Tied, and Grid-Tied w/ Battery Back-up one of which can serve your particular needs.  These are the most common at home, alternative energy systems, since they can dramatically reduce your electricity bills no matter where you live.  Your local climate, energy efficiency, site orientation and available space will determine whether a solar electric system can provide all of your electrical needs.  Many power companies provide subsidies, there are grants available and some tax breaks that can help to defray the costs of a system.  Alternative Energy

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Solar hot water is the non-glamorous solution to further reducing your dependence on fossil fuels and reducing your energy costs.  They are fairly expensive investments but they typically pay for themselves in just five to ten years.  That works out to be a 10% to 20% return on your investment!  After that you will enjoy considerable savings year after year.  Like Solar Electric Systems, there are various types and sizes of systems to meet your needs and climate conditions.  Solar hot water systems are definitely not just a viable in the sunny south.  They can save home owners all over the United States hundreds of dollars a year.  Here too, there are various rebates and tax incentives available.  Alternative Energy

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Investing in a super efficient Refrigerator/Freezer makes the most sense if you have or are planning to invest in a solar electric system, since every dollar invested in energy conservation will save several dollars in the cost of your solar electric system.  Once a household has converted to using CFL’s and LED light bulbs, the refrigerator typically becomes the largest electrical load in the house besides the air conditioner.  Energy Star appliances use about 15 – 20% less energy than the 2001 standard, while super efficient refrigerators use about 50% less.  These appliances come in a variety of types and sizes and can come in a variety of custom finishes in order to match the design of your kitchen.  Energy Efficiency

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