The 3 Step Energy Plan

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Reduce, Renew, Offset - the 3 Step Energy Plan

The 3 Step Energy Plan is a way that all peoples can reduce the impact of the energy emissions as a result of energy usage, switch to a more renewable energy source (s), and use offsets to counteract both of them.

By doing this, the environmental impacts will be reduced and if everyone practices this, it will affect the rate at which global warming is affecting our planet, probably slowing it down and possibly bringing the planet's environment back to an even balance.

Before using this plan, there are three important steps that need to be taken before and during. These include:

Taking positive personal action by learning the many ways that you can help to reduce global warming in your community and country
Make your opinions about global warming and climate changes known to your political representatives. Contact your local minister, Member of Parliament or governor about programs and ways that your province, county or state can reduce the affects of global warming and climate change.
Motivate others to take action with you, whether friends, family or neighbors. Adopt a local street or neighborhood action program together!

Step 1 - energy impact reduction

The reduction of the impact of energy use on the environment can be done by using wiser energy decisions designed both homes and businesses. There are many ways that you can do this by using less energy and the following:

use EPA's 'Power Profiler' (http://www.epa.gov/cleanenergy/powerprofiler.htm ) tool to determine home/business energy emissions
Learn about green power types available - EPA, www.epa.gov/greenpower/locator/index.htm.
Learn about combining power and heating - EPA, www.epa.gov/chp/project_resources/qualifier.htm.

Step 2 - switch to renewable energy resources/products

The next step is switching to renewable energy resources/products, especially those that greatly reduce or stop the use of excessive energy. These can be used for homes and businesses, and include:

Use Energy Star products - refrigerators, etc.
Use stand-by-mode - computers
buy low energy bulbs
Install Energy Star heating thermostats
Insulate home
Seal your home - prevents heat loss
use double glazed windows/doors
Keep all doors closed
Turn off all lights when not in a room
Buy front a front loading washer/dryer (all-in-one) machine that heats its own water
Do dishes by hand!
Use warm or cold water washes for laundry

Step 3 - offsetting the cost of green energy use

There is no doubt that in North America especially, unlike the United Kingdom, the cost of reducing the impact of energy emissions is not only hindered by politics, but the high costs of other sources of greener energy and in some cases the poor selection of available products. However, generally the expense pays for itself over time due to lower utility and other resulting bills.

At present there are a few ways to deal with the initial financial outlay by using special promotion offers given by:

utility companies
appliance manufacturers/retailers
government agencies

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