Green energy has risen in popularity thanks to today’s economy. Green energy is a cheap way to save non-renewable resources and reduce spending in these harsh economic times. Continue reading to get some basic green energy tips.

Be a smarter energy consumer by unplugging your electronic device chargers when they are not in use. Many chargers for various electronics continue to draw electricity even if they are not plugged into a device. The energy usage is not as high, but it wastes electricity and adds up to a considerable amount over time.

Do things like wash your clothes inside some cold water, if you can. Having heated water in your washer can use up to nine-tenths of the energy required to run a washing machine. Most good quality laundry detergents work just as well in cold water. Don’t forget to only wash clothes when you have a full load s