Many people associate reducing greenhouse gas emissions with wind turbines, solar panels, and hybrid cars. Most people believe that reducing greenhouse gas emissions would require significant monetary investments which will eventually pay off financially in decade or two. Few people realize that there is something much simpler and inexpensive that we all can do to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The easy solution is save electricity. How would saving electricity reduce greenhouse gas emissions? Isn't electricity clean? Not really.
Majority of the electricity we consume today is generated from burning fossil fuels. The second largest source of electricity is hydro followed by nuclear and renewable energy. Unless you are living in Iceland, chances are that saving electricity is helping the environment.
Following are some tips to save electricity.
If you consume as much energy as a North American household, these tips would reduce your monthly bill by a third. You will save money just by reducing waste and without sacrificing your comfort and lifestyle. Cleaner air is bonus.