Green DIY energy is a great way to incorporate renewable energy into your home for a small investment, in most cases less than $200. Many times a professional system and installation will be quite expensive but you can still use renewable energy without breaking the bank. The most popular DIY renewable energy is creating your own solar power system.

There are plenty of guides and books that can describe how to build your own solar power system and install it. This can be achieved for less then $200. However a large cost is associated with what happens to any excess energy you collect. Will it go into batteries or do you want to pump it back into the electrical grid and get rebates and credit on your electricity bill. You will need your electrical company to connect your green energy source to the grid.

Besides solar power systems you can also build and install your own wind power systems or other types of magnetic energy systems. These types of power will cost less than $150 and you can get huge returns for just a very small investment. A wind turbine only needs a small breeze to create energy and magnetic systems are very easy to install as well.

There are also some other green do it yourself energy tips and tricks you can use to decrease your power bill or make your home more environmentally friendly. The biggest one is to unplug certain appliances that constantly use energy even when turned off. One such example is a TV which use most of their energy when then are turned off but till plugged in.

Insulation is also very important for getting the most form your green energy. If your home is not properly insulated then all the hat and cool air will escape. With good green insulation you can make sure your home stays warm in the winter and cool in the summer without having to constantly keep the heat or air conditioner running. This greatly decreases your energy consumption.

It is important that you have good air flow throughout your home and make sure you stop up gaps where air can escape. Nothing should be blocking your air vents and you should check your windows and roof for leaks. Using timers and motion sensors can also decrease the amount of time lights are on. By coupling energy saving tips with a renewable energy source for you home you can dramatically save on your electricity bill while using an environmentally friendly energy source that does not pollute.