Go Green

Going Green is easier than you think. Making environment-friendly choices can benefit future generations and your own finances at the same time. To encourage this, we’ve recently created an incentive for members who choose to finance an environmentally friendly vehicle. Take a look...

Green Services Available at CUofTX
When it comes to protecting the environment, every little bit helps. Here are a few simple services you can take advantage of to do your part:

Sign up for eStatements through Home Banking for a more secure and eco-friendly way to receive your statements.Not only will you save trees, you'll save space and time. Stay on top of CUofTX news by reading the electronic version of the Building Interestnewsletter.

Direct deposit your paycheck to save a trip to a branch and save gas. Plus, you will get your money sooner!

Use Bill Payer to pay your bills. This eliminates checks and using stamps and envelopes. Click here to see a demo.

Get your tax forms online. It's simpler, and you can file faster.

Purchase a gas-efficient or hybrid vehicle and get a 0.20% APR* discount!

More Tips on Going Green:

Keep a Green House

• Replace traditional bulbs with compact florescent
• Turn off the water when you brush your teeth or wash your hands
• Wash your clothes in cold water
• Adjust your thermostat
• Shop for energy-efficient appliances, such as those displaying the Energy Star® label.
• Paper or Plastic? Neither...take your own bags
• Repair leaky fixtures
• Collect rainwater to water plants
• Make "green" home improvements, such as:
  • Personal solar panel systems
  • Geothermal heating systems
  • Radiant floor heating
  • Double paned, low-e windows
  • Skylights and solar tubes
  • Solar outdoor lighting
  • Personal wind turbines
  • Xeriscaping
  • Low-flow toilet

Keep a Green Car

• Keep your tires properly inflated
• Maintain your vehicle - a well-maintained car is more fuel-efficient, produces fewer greenhouse gas emissions, is more reliable, and is safer!
• Carpool to work or telecommute
• Lighten your load - carrying around a lot of extra weight reduces fuel economy
• Choose hybrid or a gas-efficient vehicle if you can
• Plan ahead – try to anticipate stops and let your vehicle coast down as much as possible
• Follow the speed limit

Green Links:

• The Green Guide
• EPA's Earth Day Web site
• Energy Star
  
• Go to Earth911.org to search for a Recycle or Re-Use location near you
  
• Department of Energy
• Download Green Driving Tips (PDF)

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