Guest post by Emma Sturgis

Making your home more green is the ultimate “win-win.” Not only do you help the environment stave off looming catastrophe, but you also knock off a significant portion of your monthly utility bills. With so much to gain and so little to lose, it’s never too soon to make some green investments around the home. Any expenditure you make will be more than offset by future savings, and all the while you’ll know you’re doing the right thing. There are countless ways to decrease the environmental impact of your home, but here are four investments you’d be well advised to start with.

Whether you are looking to reduce your carbon footprint, or you want to slash the amount you pay when you are at the pump, choosing a vehicle that uses less than average quantities of gas is a smart move. Additionally, modern technology is helping to reduce gas costs, making the need for consuming so much gas less important than it was even a decade ago. Bearing that in mind, consider the following four vehicles, all of which can help cut gas consumption considerably.