Living greener

Alex · 08-22-2006, 11:16 AM

We went to Tahoe a couple weekends ago for the day (gas wasteful, we drove 300 miles total for about 5 hours of entertainment) but because the trip back is mostly downhill (after the initial climb) we did get from South Lake Tahoe to Sacramento (about 90 miles) on 1.1 gallons of gas. And the whole 150 miles drive home we got 62 miles per gallon.

So, another tip: buy a hybrid and then only drive downhill.

Alex · 08-22-2006, 11:17 AM

When it comes to energy efficient appliances check into discount and refund programs offered by your local electric company. They frequently subsidize them either directly with the retailer or as rebates to the consumer.

08-22-2006, 11:16 AM	#1
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	We went to Tahoe a couple weekends ago for the day (gas wasteful, we drove 300 miles total for about 5 hours of entertainment) but because the trip back is mostly downhill (after the initial climb) we did get from South Lake Tahoe to Sacramento (about 90 miles) on 1.1 gallons of gas. And the whole 150 miles drive home we got 62 miles per gallon. So, another tip: buy a hybrid and then only drive downhill.
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08-22-2006, 11:17 AM	#2
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	When it comes to energy efficient appliances check into discount and refund programs offered by your local electric company. They frequently subsidize them either directly with the retailer or as rebates to the consumer.
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