The New Year brings forth resolutions to get rid of all the stuff we have accumulated all year long. You probably added to your pile of items during the holidays, so it is time to get rid of the old and de-clutter. Because we are green, eco-oriented, we need to do this the right way.
Unfortunately, We all have stuff we do not want. Here are some resources for redirecting unwanted items to people in need and saving them from the land fill. Be sure to look at our tutorial on recycling electronics.
eBay is a good place to sell off items of value. You can use a eBay trading assistant company, but you will be getting even less money. Be sure to take the time to write a detailed description and to upload quality photos that show the product in a good light. You will maximize your return with all the tedious listing and dealing with deadbeats. Trading in your item will net you far less money.
New PG&E rebates have been added for 2021. Most expire December 31.
Our local utility Pacific Gas and Electric – PG&E has cash rebates and ways to go green and save money. Here are some PG&E Energy Efficiency Rebates
PG&E Rebates Read the rest of this entry »
Filed under: Effort, Energy, Green, Home, Kitchen, Medium, Money, Shopping, Solar | Tags: CFL, Green homes, LED Light Bulbs, PGE, plug-in electric vehicle, Rebates, Utility company, Ways to go green |
Reduce Refrigerator Energy Use and Food Waste and increase Food safety
Posted by Norman F, January 1st, 2021
With the Pandemic, it because clear that food scarcity was a major problem. People lost their jobs and just needed food to eat. Food banks were pushed to their limits, seniors had meals delivered.
What eco friendly elements can help reduce food waste and decrease food scarcity.
Filed under: Conservation, Easy, Effort, Green, Home, Kitchen, Reduce | Tags: Freezer, Refrigerator |
Last Update: 8/28/2018
Tesla Factory
We recently purchased a Tesla Model S. Much has been written about this excellent electric car—instead of providing a more technical review, we will provide insight gleaned from day to day use of this car in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Filed under: Alternative Energy, Car, Eco Friendly, Effort, Energy, Hard, Home, Pollution, Reduce, Sustainability, Transportation | Tags: Electric Car, Tesla Model s |
Happy New Year from EasyEcoBlog!
May the new year bring you lots of luck and prosperity, and more greenness! Only through education can we learn how to be eco-friendly, green. We all need to learn new ways of doing things and need to help teach our friends and neighbors how to do things the right way.
Did you know that the psychological stress that the holidays bring causes us to eat too much and automatically steer towards comfort foods full of fat and sugar?
We went through some of our old green information and extracted the best tips that can make an impact. How about adding these to your New Year’s resolutions.. Read the rest of this entry »
Filed under: Cleaning, Conservation, Easy, Eco Friendly, Effort, Electronics, Energy, Environment, Green, Health, Home, Kids, Kitchen, Money, Organic, Recycling, Reduce, Reuse, Shopping | Tags: Diet, Exercise, New Years, New Years Resolutions |
SCE Rebates or Southern California Edison Rebate for Energy Efficiency
Posted by Norman F, January 1st, 2021
New rebates have been added for 2021
Southern California’s power utility Southern California Edison rebates are here. SCE has a bunch of cash SCE rebates and ways to go green and save money.
- Smart Thermostat Rebate up to $75
- $1000 rebate heat Pump Water Heaters
- Up to $300 per ton on Central HVAC Heat Pumps
- $50 rebate on Power Stations
- You may be eligible to save $1,500 or more for purchasing or leasing a new electric vehicle.
You can print out rebate forms online and then send in proof of purchase.
Last Update: January 2021
Get a Free Solar Power Estimate from a local vendor by clicking the link to the right.
2021 continues the very popular residential Solar Federal Tax Credit first enacted in 2009. With the new credit, you can claim up to 26% of solar power costs for a new solar electric system off your Federal taxes. Existing homes & new construction qualify. Both principal residences and second homes qualify. Rental properties do not qualify.
- 2020-2022: Owners of new residential and commercial solar can deduct 26 percent of the cost of the system from their taxes.
- 2023: Owners of new residential and commercial solar can deduct 22 percent of the cost of the system from their taxes.
- 2024: Owners of new commercial solar energy systems can deduct 10 percent of the cost of the system from their taxes. There is no federal credit for residential solar energy systems.
Filed under: Alternative Energy, Effort, Energy, Green, Hard, Home, Solar | Tags: Federal Tax Credit, Federal Tax Credit for Energy Efficiency, Solar Energy, Solar Panels, Solar Rebate, Solar tax credit |
SDGE Rebates, SDG&E, or San Diego Gas and Electric Rebate for Energy Efficiency
Posted by Norman F, January 1st, 2021
New rebates have been added for 2021.
San Diego’s power utility San Diego Gas and Electric rebates are here. SDGE or SDG&E has a bunch of money saving SDGE rebates and ways to go green and save money.
- $500 instant rebate Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters
- $100 instant rebate Gas Water heaters
- $200 instant rebate variable speed pool pump
- These are Instant rebates at specific stores.
Winter is the time of the year to help protect the value of your home and save energy by making several adjustments. Now is not the time to remodel or repaint your home, but a time to fine tune the operation of your home. You’re basically dialing in any changes you may for Fall, and should move major fixes to springtime.
In October/November when the daylight savings time change occurs, it is time to work on your Smoke Detectors – Carbon Monoxide Alarms.
Carbon Monoxide Detector – Smoke Alarms
Last Update: 1/19/2021
Before Considering Recycling
Lets get real, recycling is the last resort for getting rid of waste. The vast majority of items do not get recycled. Plastics break down into microplastics that pollute our environment and animals. We’ve grown to understand that REDUCE is far more important.
We should instead: Read the rest of this entry »
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