Solar, wind and other clean technologies are key to fighting climate change. But what do you do if you can’t put solar collectors on your home or buy an electric car or tap into your own windmill? RE Royalties has an answer: invest in “Green Bonds” that help finance investments in renewable energy generation, energy […]
Good job! Our consumer demand for clean energy has significantly reduced demand for power generated by polluting coal. Solar, wind, hydro, biomass, and geothermal energy sources combined are making a large impact in providing the energy Americans need. Burning coal pollutes the air and generates carbon dioxide, a major cause of climate change. Given how […]
When you save energy, you save money. But where should you start to get a jump on using less energy, especially with winter approaching? Here are 12 smart steps to take, courtesy of Canada’s Direct Energy Regulated Services. Start with actions to reduce the amount of energy you need. Then replace existing equipment with more […]
If you’re considering solar panel installation but don’t know how to pay for it, you’ve got to read this post. We’ve teamed up with Ecotality.com, which specializes in “everything solar,” to help you figure out how to pay for the clean energy you want, starting with solar panel installation. Read on! The number of homeowners […]
Why is the Green New Deal such a big deal? And what impact could it have on your life and the life and future of your family and community? I’ve read the Deal from top to bottom and here’s what I’ve figured out: What the Green New Deal aims to do is: Eliminate the carbon […]
309views Eco friendly hurricane preparedness? Why does it matter? I’ve lived through Hurricanes Bob, Ernesto, Fran, Irene, Isabel, Jeanne, and Sandy, which was so fierce it was called a superstorm. I’ve had to survive several “derechos,” too. Plus, just three months ago, I was trapped for three hours in a terrifying flood and had to […]
Not all LED light bulbs are created equal. The best ones save you the most money, provide the best quality light, and do the most to stop climate change and help out Mother Earth. The worst ones well, they do just the opposite. Here’s how to tell which ones are the best – and the […]
Car sharing services claim they save people money by eliminating the need to own their own vehicle. But for Big Green Purse readers, the environmental benefits of car sharing matter just as much. I’ve been relying almost exclusive on car sharing for the last six months, when I decided to experiment with going carless and […]
