carbon emissions: Get more MPG without a hybrid!
- 01/24/11 07:49 AM
Even if you don't drive a "green" car, you can still drive greener -- and save $$$ and MPG. • Park in the Shade: Park in the shade when you can, and cool down your hot car by driving with the windows down before turning on the air-conditioner. Over time these practices can result in a much smaller workload for your AC-and significant energy savings. • Get Regular Tune-ups: Change your oil, check the fluids, replace spark plugs, and perform other regular maintenance tasks to save fuel. Rotate your tires and keep them properly inflated. For every 3 pounds they fall … (3 comments)
carbon emissions: How many miles do you drive a day? Fuel for Thought...
- 09/24/09 05:22 AM
Real Estate requires us to log many miles in our own vehicles. With high fuel costs and the initiative to go green, we are always looking for strategies on how to reduce mileage. Every little bit can help make a difference. Here are some tips: •Pre-plan your appointments. Combine showings if the properties are fairly close to one another. • Carpool to previews and open houses and work if possible. •Walk or take public transit if your destination is close enough to your office and it isn't too warm out. Your clients might have a better first impression of you if … (3 comments)
carbon emissions: Utah to Send Anaheim "Green Power"
- 11/12/08 02:43 PM
No, this is not a trade in the NBA... Anaheim seems determined to honor their word and the state mandate that 20% of their power be "green electricity" for households by the year 2012. After a bit more testing is completed the Utah power plant will send Anaheim 11 megawatts of power beginning in 2009 from the Raser Power Plant, which boasts zero carbon emissions. A spokesman from Raser said that 95% of the equipment they use to make geothermal green power is from machinery we've had for many years. They run huge air conditioners backward...only 5% of what they … (0 comments)
Even if you don't drive a "green" car, you can still drive greener -- and save $$$ and MPG.
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