Sustainability has become more important than ever, with more and more people understanding its advantages by the minute. Leaving the global efforts to mitigate global warming, everyone can benefit from a number of benefits and practices that are becoming available rapidly.
Let’s take a look at some examples.
1. Recycle EVERYTHING You Can
Investing in energy-saving equipment and recycled products is a good idea, but if you’re short on cash, you can contribute in smaller ways nevertheless.
Some people have good intentions with recycling, but where are some areas that they miss?
First of all, consider going as paperless as possible. With the rise of new technologies, bypassing paper shouldn’t be that difficult, in most cases, at least. However, you can go one step further and ditch paper glasses, refill cartridges and use washable towels.
It’s not that difficult, right?
2. Consider Solar Panels
If you want to go green and save massively on your electricity bills (and who doesn’t?), consider solar panels. This energy can be used to power your home, HVAC units and other devices.
The good news is that the costs of installing solar panels are falling because more people are beginning to realize its benefits.
There are two options to choose from: renting and buying solar panels. No matter which option you choose, you can save money with solar preventative maintenance.
Renting is a good option if you want to try out solar panels. You won’t have to pay the upfront costs of solar panels; you’ll be making monthly lease payments instead. However, make sure to check out whether the agreement covers all maintenance and repair costs.
Buying solar panels is more expensive, but there are two chief benefits of the practice:
- You’ll be eligible for tax credits
- You’ll receive a renewable energy certificate.
The latter means that you can sell the energy you produce, which can reduce the payback period.
3. Go Electric
Lastly, why not take advantage of federal incentives for EVs that have been set up to boost the green agenda? The credit varies between $2,500 and $7,500 depending on the battery capacity, with the lowest sum being reserved for 5 kWh batteries. For every kWh of battery capacity in excess of 5 kWh, $417 is added to the credit.
As you can see, there are some benefits worth considering here, so why not start this new year by making new green resolutions that will pay off long-term?
