Purchasing ENERGY STAR approved home products can save you double fold – first of all the average family spends over $2,000 on home energy costs each year. Energy saving appliances can save you up to 30% in costs AND you may qualify for tax credits and some major rebates as well, saving you even more. Lastly you should check with the IRS because many energy improvements qualify for tax credits. Read the Energy Incentives for Individuals in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

If you buy a hybrid car you can save even more on your taxes with the Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit – this credit allows you up to $3,000 depending on the type of car you purchase. Even if you don’t buy a hybrid you can still save oodles on gas and car repairs by driving greener each and every day – which adds up.

Green homes in general can also save you big time as research shows a growth in green home popularity, resale, and worth.

PLUS if you make just three easy green changes today, in ten years you can save $9,000 - learn how!

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Can you save thousands by going green?

Try these tips to green your ride:

Ditch the car: Of course, ditching your car is the greenest way to go. Not all the time, but at least some of the time try the following – walking (huh – you remember walking right?), biking, car pooling, public transportation, or roller skates. I know, skates, not so realistic, but the other options are good to go and greener than your car. If you’re really advantageous, try car sharing. Bold and green!

Buy a smaller more gas efficient car: Just because there’s no hybrid sticker slapped on that sucker, doesn’t mean your car can’t be greener than the next guy’s ride. Opt out of monster gas eaters and choose a gas efficient ride to conserve resources and lower your footprint. Need ideas – read Greener Cars.

Use eco-friendly car cleaners: You don’t even need to waste water with some of the newer car cleaners. Consider…

• Eco-Touch – watch for a review soon (I’m just waiting on some warmer weather).
• DIY eco-friendly car washing
• DIY eco-friendly car air freshener
• Look in your local yellow pages to find an eco-friendly car wash near you – these place recycle their water and use non-toxic cleaners.

Purchase eco-friendly car gear. Such as…

• Recycled Floor Mats – Rectangular Waterhog Eco Mats
• Organic infant seat covers
• Organic Quilted Car Seat Cover
• Organic wool car seat cover
• Eco-friendly car wax
• DIY fuzzy car steering wheel cover – (use organic materials)
• Show people what you think with cool green bumper stickers.

Got any other ideas about how to green your ride?

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Green Your Ride – Green Car Tips