Saving Money, Saving Energy

October is Energy Awareness Month. Here are some cool tools you can use to discover your energy usage and savings:

Tax Credits - Who doesn't love a tax credit? Find out about 2010 tax credits for purchasing energy efficient items. A how to guide and a handy product listing is included in this website.

Energy Savers - Download this PDF booklet and find out how to save energy and money at home.

Energy Calculators and Software - Use these tools to discover ways to save home or vehicle energy.

Emissions Calculator - Find out how much your household’s greenhouse gas emissions are, how to reduce them, and about how much money each energy saving step can put back in your pocket.

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You can Recycle lots of your household good for free in Vincennes.

Free recycling drop-off service for Vincennes City residents is also available at Republic Services, 2706 North Second Street in Vincennes. And you don't even have to seperate the different types of recyclable materials! The drive-thru recycling drop-off center is open from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8:00 a.m. until noon on Saturdays.