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Going Green this Spring 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 Auto Loans
Credit Union of Texas will save you some green when you finance an environmentally friendly vehicle.
Our new Green Auto Loan option is easy on the environment and your wallet. You can receive a 0.50% APR* discount off our new or used standard auto loan rates when you purchase a hybrid or gas-efficient vehicle (with 30 MPG highway or greater.)
To learn more about gas-efficient vehicles, pelase visit www.fueleconomy.gov.
*APR=Annual Percentage Rate. Rates, terms, conditions of loans are based on individual creditworthiness, may vary and are subject to change at any time without notice.
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 Interest newsletter.
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 .50% APR* discount!
More Tips on Going Green This Spring:
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
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