250,000 before W:O:A 09!

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just because a car is considered a 'hybrid' doesn't make it any more fuel efficient... those hybrid SUVs aren't any better than another. sooo make sure to check this when buying a car.

 

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use public transportation whenever possible.

 

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tankless water heaters are also a great idea, if you can afford them...
they heat the water as it goes to your shower, rather than having a tank of hot water. that also means you don't run out of hot water [woohoo ], and you can have several people in your house using it at the same time.

 

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solar panels are NOT always the cheapest option, but they're a lot better for the environment. and more likely than not, they'll become a lot more affordable over time.
sooo for now, it's up to you whether or not they're worth it.
[more like a fact than a tip ]

 

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[*wondering when I'm going to run out of these*]

 

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the world's supply of oil is running out...
in general, we need to be looking at other methods of fuel rather than just waiting until we use it all up.

 

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on a side note, drilling in Alaska would give the US enough oil to last about six months.
meaning... despite the fact that there's a lot of oil out there, it's being depleted WAY too quickly.

 

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carpool whenever possible. [fairly obvious as well]

 

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insulate your house... as I already said, space heating is the biggest chunk of your bill.

 

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thick windows are a good idea for this purpose.

 

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fix any leaks and holes in the walls and insulation.
might not sound like that big of a deal, but it actually does help a lot.

 

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don't place any TVs or other appliances near a thermostat...
the heat they give off can cause the thermostat to read a higher temperature then it actually is, which can lead to overcooling.

 

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turn the thermostat down just a bit when expecting more than a couple people over at your house... the extra body heat will make up for that difference, and it'll be more comfortable.

 

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get a refrigerator just big enough for what you need.

 

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it's a really bad idea to put a second refrigerator in the garage...
in the winter, when it's colder in the garage, it might not cool properly... if the temperature outside is below 42F/5C, it won't activate the compressor, and your food could melt or go bad.
and in the summer, when it's extra hot, it will need a lot more energy to keep cool.