I have put together two different ways to save energy, one from the
media (it's everywhere nowadays), and another I had to dig out, as
riding a bike is not a strategy discussed in the mainstream media.
Maybe they figure you can get too frugal by riding a bike and won't
feed the many "industries" out there, including the Oil and Medical
Industry...
You can save $1,500 with these 4 strategies
Most homes, including yours, waste energy. That inefficiency is
costing you plenty, but it doesn't have to.
Even if you've already switched to compact fluorescent bulbs and
retired the refrigerator in the basement, there's more you can do.
Some of the simplest projects, such as adding insulation and sealing
cracks and ductwork, can yield the biggest savings. And thanks to new
federal tax credits, it will take less time for those projects to pay
for themselves.
1. Heating and Cooling
Annual Savings $550
2. Water Consumption
Dollar Savings $400
3. Recycling
Dollar Savings $250
4. Electricity Use
Annual Savings $300
http://finance.yahoo.com/family-home...ily-love_money
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Savings for not owning a car and biking?
Benefit of Bicycling to Work # One: Saving a Buck
Riding a bike to work can save lots of money. How much money varies
according to motor vehicle use. The greatest savings occur with those
who can avoid purchasing a car. Since the average car cost $6,150 a
year to operate in 1997 (not counting tolls, fees, fines, or indirect
costs), not owning a car can add $500 a month to the bank account.
Whenever the bicycle is not adequate, public transportation or a
rented car can be used instead. Because I don't own a car and use the
bike for all my transportation, I have been able to retire early on
half of the income I would otherwise need. Other cyclists may own a
family car which the spouse needs to get to work. If the cyclist can
ride a bike to work on most occasions, the extra expense of a second
car can be avoided. If riding the bike to work can't reduce your car
ownership, the savings will be less. Still, bicycling on every
occasion when possible can reduce vehicle mileage, thus allowing the
motor vehicle to last beyond its years. My old van served me for 24
years because I would allow it to sit for three and four months at a
time after its eighth year. I kept it only to haul big stuff and to
make long trips to see my mother.
http://www.kenkifer.com/bikepages/commute/quadrupl.htm
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