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Solar hot water and solar electric power Hot water heating can account for as much as 25% of home energy use, especially if you take long showers and have less efficient appliances. A solar hot water heater costs less than solar electric panels and can reduce 50-80% of your water heating bill. The system...

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Buy Green Power Portland General Electric ( greenpoweroregon.com ) Purchase 100% of your energy for .012 kWh (usually $9 per month) with Green Source, or buy units of wind power with Clean Wind for $2.50 per unit (about 25% average usage). Clark Public Utilities ( clarkpublicutilities.com ) For $1.50...

Purchase Green Power Seattle City Light ( greenupseattle.org ) Purchase green power for the percentage of energy you use. $3/25%, $6/50%, $12/100%. Puget Sound Energy ( pse.com ) Purchase 100% of your usage for just over a penny per kWh (usually $10 extra per month), or in blocks of $2 per 160 kWh. Snohomish...

Solar Hot Water and Photovoltaic A solar hot water heater costs less than solar electric panels and can reduce 50-80% of your water heating bill. The system usually consists of a collector plate installed on the roof, and a series of pipes connecting the plate to a solar storage tank. For gray days or...

Clean Energy Solar Power Rocks ( solarpowerrocks.com/minnesota ) estimates that you can cover 50% of your electricity needs on a 400 sq ft roof and increase your property value by over $6,000 by installing solar photovoltaic panels. A solar hot water heater is significantly cheaper, just under $3,000...

Scrub the tub Mix baking soda with water for an abrasive scrubbing paste, or substitute castile soap such as Dr. Bronner’s in place of water for extra power. To disinfect the bathroom, spray with hydrogen peroxide and rinse with water. Claim the drain Pour baking soda in the drain, add 1 cup white vinegar...

Scrub the tub Mix baking soda with water for an abrasive scrubbing paste, or substitute castile soap such as Dr. Bronner’s in place of water for extra power. To disinfect the bathroom, spray with hydrogen peroxide and rinse with water. Claim the drain Pour baking soda in the drain, add 1 cup white vinegar...

Scrub the tub Mix baking soda with water for an abrasive scrubbing paste, or substitute castile soap such as Dr. Bronner’s in place of water for extra power. To disinfect the bathroom, spray with hydrogen peroxide and rinse with water. Claim the drain Pour baking soda in the drain, add 1 cup white vinegar...

Scrub the tub Mix baking soda with water for an abrasive scrubbing paste, or substitute castile soap such as Dr. Bronner’s in place of water for extra power. To disinfect the bathroom, spray with hydrogen peroxide and rinse with water. Claim the drain Pour baking soda in the drain, add 1 cup white vinegar...