# Ways to Reduce Your Biggest Bills (and save the planet in the process)

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/05/ways-to-reduce-your-biggest-bills-and-save-the-planet-in-the-process/
- Published: 2020-05-01T04:36:36-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

When it comes to saving money, the usual tips range from sacrificing your daily 
cup of coffee to canceling your cable. But there are other ways to save to money
that provide far-reaching benefit in addition to helping your budget.

Here are a few tips from Anthony Rodio, President & CEO, YourMechanic, the industry
leader in mobile car repair on how to not only be saving money. Yet how to do something
good for yourself and saving the planet: Buy an electric vehicle or get rid of your
car altogether (if you live in an area with good public transit or alternative options
like Zipcar).

In addition and also Depending on where you live, you can either get rid of your
car altogether. As well as or consider trading in your gas guzzling [vehicle for an electric](https://greenlivingguy.com/2005/11/the-case-for-electric-vehicles-now/)
car. Also, many states offer tax credits. To date, the most generous of which comes
from Colorado at $5,000 tax credit for purchase and $2,500 for a lease. Most noteworthy,
it is significantly cheaper to use an “electricity” gallon. It’s closer to $1.00
per gallon or less. For example, in Louisiana, the cost of an e-gallon is $0.87.
In the State of Washington it is $0.88 and in Arkansas it is $0.90.

⌊Tesla Model 3 as an industry leader with mobile car technology ⌉⌊Tesla Model 3 
as an industry leader with mobile car technology ⌉

#### Install solar panels on your home

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), retail residential
electricity rates (the amount you pay per kilowatt-hour, or ¢/kWh) have risen. They
have risen across the nation at a rate of about 4% on average over the last 10 years.
This rate change can vary significantly based on which state you live. By [installing solar](https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/03/installing-home-solar-panels-as-a-drive-to-help-the-environment/),
you are girding yourself against those constantly increasing costs. In conclusion
and more importantly the EXTRA Bonus points if you have an electric vehicle! Then
you can power your car using free energy produced by the solar panels. That’s really
saving the planet through your consumption!

⌊solar power and panels ⌉⌊solar power and panels ⌉

**Grow your own food and eat less meat**:

Growing your own fruits and veggies is fairly simple and can cost just a few dollars.
However, it does take time to recoup your investment – especially if those plants
don’t produce immediately such as grapes or a fruit tree. Another way to save costs
is to eat less meat. According to the [Bureau of Labor Statistics](https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2012/06/08/154568945/what-america-spends-on-groceries),
Americans spend about 21% of their monthly food bill on meat. By reducing that amount,
you can save a significant amount of money and be saving the planet too!

#### ⌊organic gardens, using eco friendly mulch, organic topsoil, organic seeds⌉⌊organic gardens, using eco friendly mulch, organic topsoil, organic seeds⌉

#### Preventative care / Be proactive

More interestingly, exercising every day can have a major impact on your health.
Also, taking the time to do preventative care and maintenance on your home, or car
can pay huge dividends. Therefore Services like YourMechanic.com, the industry leader
in mobile car repair, will send a mechanic to fix your car to your house.

#### **About YourMechanic  **

In conclusion, YourMechanic is the [industry leader](https://www.yourmechanic.com/)
in mobile car repair, offering more than 600 repair, maintenance, and diagnostic
services. YourMechanic is available in the top 50 largest U.S. metropolitan areas.
YourMechanic connects mobile mechanics to customers who seek affordable, convenient,
and honest car repair services at their home or office, seven days a week. Mobile
mechanics enjoy flexible hours and higher pay than at a shop or dealership. Founded
in 2012, YourMechanic has secured $32 million in funding. YourMechanic won TechCrunch
Disrupt [San Francisco](https://greenlivingguy.com/2018/11/exploring-the-eco-friendly-environment-of-san-francisco/)
in 2012 and holds an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

Headquartered in Mountain View, California, YourMechanic is funded by SoftBank Capital,
Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, Ashton Kutcher, Data Point Capital, and others.
For more information on YourMechanic, to book a service, or to view current career
opportunities, visit[ www.YourMechanic.com](http://www.yourmechanic.com/).

 

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 The Green Living Guy, Seth Leitman is an independent power producer, a green living
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and Seth Leitman (2nd and 3rd editions) # Build Your Own Plug-in Hybrid Electric
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Lighting by Seth Leitman, Brian Clark Howard and Bill Brinsky # Solar Power For 
Your Home by David Findley # Renewable Energies For Your Home by Russel Gehrke #
Do-it-Yourself Home Energy Audits by David Findley # Build Your Own Small Wind Power
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