Going green does not always require big changes; sometimes it’s the little things that matter. Even the most seemingly tentative step in the right direction can be very important from an environmental perspective. Below are tips that will get you on the path to using green energy sources.

Wear natural fabrics instead of always using the air conditioning during summer. Natural materials like cotton repel moisture from your skin and allow it to stay cool. Lighter colors also make you feel cooler.

A good benchmark to use when determining how much power a new solar system is likely to generate is the number of hours of sunlight in the winter. Using this metric means you will meet your energy needs in the winter, while greatly exceeding them in the summer. Combining this method with a net utilities plan will mean getting back money from the electric company during the summer, …