buying Energy Star appliances and replacing old incandescent lighting with CFL bulbs will save electricity and put more money in your pocket. Replacing a 60-watt refrigerator light bulb with a 2-watt LED appliance bulb will immediately save money and electricity.
Wash clothes in cold water whenever possible. As much as 85 percent of the energy used to machine-wash clothes goes to heating the water.
Set your thermostat a few degrees lower in the winter and a few degrees higher in the summer to save on heating and cooling costs.
Save water to save money
automotive related businesses including car washes and auto shops have followed suit. Homeowners can take advantage of rainwater collection systems and reuse the collected water for landscaping.
Take shorter showers to reduce water use. This will lower your water and heating bills too.
Install a low-flow showerhead. They don't cost much, and the water and energy savings can quickly pay back your investment.
Less gas = more money (and better health!)
Walk or bike to work. This saves on gas and parking costs while improving your cardiovascular health and reducing your risk of obesity.
Consider telecommuting if you live far from your work. Or move closer. Even if this means paying more rent, it could save you money in the long term.
Eat smart
If you eat meat, add one meatless meal a week. Meat costs a lot at the store-and it's even more expensive when you consider the related environmental and health costs.