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There will be big money made in the renewable energy business, but some of the easiest money is ready to fall into your own lap. Going green can save you green…a lot of green.  There are dozens of things you can do to save energy that will not only help the planet but your financial health as well.

Some green projects for your home improvement plans are fairly elaborate and may cost a little money, and others are very simple.  Some things will give you astonishing returns on your investment, while others will pay you back more slowly, but give you that warm green feeling, anyway.

You will get the best bang for your investment buck by focusing first on ways you can avoid using energy around your home, before you start trying to find ways to install renewable energy systems. The fastest return on your investment will come from insulating your attic, caulking around your window and doors, and buying or making insulated coverings to use on your windows at night in the winter.

The next step is to reduce the amount of energy your lighting and appliances require. Replacing incandescent lighting with compact fluorescent bulbs or LED lighting pays off quickly, and looking for energy efficient appliances when your old ones die is also a good step.

Once you have your conservation steps all in place, then you might want to think about installing renewable energy systems.  Installing DIY solar panels or building your own wind turbine might be a good option for you if you are handy with tools and knowledgeable enough to work around electricity safely.  Or, you can buy a relatively inexpensive commercially manufactured home wind turbine. One small wind turbine can cut the amount of electricity you need to buy from your utility company by an amount hat can add up to a very significant savings.

Going green can be as simple and cheap or as elaborate and expensive as you want it to be.  The important thing is that you decide on a course of action and then act on it. Especially with the current tax incentives for energy conservation and renewable energy projects, your good green intentions will translate into green in your pocket.

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