Saturday, July 27, 2013

How Green Energy Tips And Voluntary Carbon Credits Help Save Our Environment

By Merv Carlson


If you haven't made much use of green energy, why haven't you? Do you know that is cheaper for you to use than other methods of energy? Are you aware that it is safer to use than other methods of energy? Why not give it a try? Check out these simple tips for using green energy in your life.

Speak with your utility company about receiving your electric power from a renewable source. Many metropolitan areas get some of their power from hydroelectric, geothermal, solar, or wind powered plants. Often, the electric company can simply apply a certain amount of your electric bill to renewable energy without you needing to make any other changes.

Turn it off. Turn it off. Turn it off. Upon leaving a room, turn off such things as the lights, computer, television or entertainment center. Use a power strip for your home electronics, and turn it off when you aren't using the equipment. If something is left in standby mode, it is still wasting power.

A good way to begin your quest for green energy is to use alternative sources to heat your home. While wood stoves have been relied upon for countless years, the newer trend is toward pellet stoves. The pellets are composed of compressed sawdust and take up far less space than a wood-pile.

The term Voluntary Carbon Credit Market is no longer strange for people these days. This term means an exchange of certified carbon credits between producer and buyer. Projects follow specific preapproved procedures to generate the carbon credits; whether it's through forest creation, amended agriculture practices or creating energy in alternative ways. There are a variety of ways that carbon credits can be created, and there are a variety of ways that carbon credits can be used. Carbon credit markets can attract the attention of many different parties in the country now.

More provinces across the country are starting to introduce carbon offset systems. The idea and exchange of carbon credits across Canada is going to start becoming more widely known and accepted. There are two types of carbon credits markets: the compliance and voluntary carbon credits market. Each type of market targets different groups of buyers. The compliance carbon credits are compulsory and are for large businesses. The voluntary market aims at small businesses and individuals. The fact is we can not blame all heavy industries for polluting the environment. Small businesses and individuals should share responsibilities too. That is why voluntary carbon credits market was born.

Use solar hot water. By installing a solar hot water system, you can use solar power to heat the water you use for everything in your home. It will work for your showers, washing dishes and doing laundry. If you are worried about not getting enough sun, you can invest in a small, traditional water heater as well.

After reading this article, you should have a very good idea of how to start making green energy a real part of your life. Take the tips laid out here and start using them to make your home and your life greener. Conserve energy and save yourself money by living the green way.




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