Verizon customers: play the "Great Paper Escape Instant Win Game and Sweepstakes" for a chance to win great green prizes. The Sweepstakes grand prize is $10,000. There are multiple ways to earn entries into the Sweepstakes -- just log-in, if you're already a member, or register for a free My Verizon account; free paperless billing, or automatic bill payment. You have to be a registered member of My Verizon to play the Instant Win Game, which has a top prize of a front-loading high efficiency washer & dryer (2 winners); a second runner-up prize of a bicycle (3 winners), and lots and lots of other prizes -- reusable totes, water bottles, and more. Please read the official rules on this one -- it's a bit confusing.

Three lucky winners of this La-Z-Boy sweepstakes can choose three-year leases from three different Ford vehicles -- the Ford Fusion Hybrid is one of them!

Enter this giveaway from My Plingo for a chance to win a Schwinn Crest Urban Hybrid Men's Bike (ARV $350). The Crest is outfitted with a 17-inch aluminum hybrid frame and an SR Suntour front suspension fork, helping the bike hold up to shocks from bumpy or rough terrain. Good for commuters or just tooling around town.

Texans: Enter this sweepstakes from The Drive Clean Across Texas Campaign and the Dallas Cowboys for a chance to win a brand new 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid (ARV $27,950).

Answer a few questions about Missouri, and you'll be entered into this sweepstakes from Southwest Airlines for a Dahon Boardwalk Folding Bike (ARV $269.) This is a handy bike for commuters, apartment- dwellers, or to take with you on a trip!

Blackberry users, head- up! The lucky winner of this sweepstakes from Text Tango will receive a fuel-efficient sub-compact SmartCar (ARV: $14,500). To enter, you'll have to download and install the TexTango application onto your BlackBerry device. You can use this app to send text messages and whenever you do, you will automatically generate an entry for a chance to win the car. Normal text messaging charges will apply, so don't go too crazy on this. Please read all the fine print for more details.

Texans, take note: Green Mountain Energy Company, smart center Sugar Land and smart center Houston North teamed up to sponsor the "Get Smart Go Green" Sweepstakes. The Grand Prize winner receives a teeny-weeny fuel-efficient 2010 smart fortwo passion coupe.

One grand-prize winner of the Red Cross Racing Red, White & Vroom Sweepstakes will receive a 2011 Red Candy Metallic fuel-efficient Ford Fiesta Hatch or Sedan (winner’s choice.) ARV $20,000.

Eco-Wheelz is offering the IZIP Trailz Enlightened Electric Bike for only $999 -- that's over $800 off the original price. Shipping is free, too! According to Eco-Wheels, your bike will arrive partially assembled in the factory packaging, and in four easy steps, you'll have it fully assembled and ready to ride.

One grand prize winner of Ford's "It's a Pretty Big Deal" Sweepstakes will receive a brand new fuel-efficient 2011 Ford Fiesta! Over the 15 week entry period, there will be 3 Weekly Prizes awarded, too -- a $100 Visa gift card. Select states only -- see Entry Info for details.

Enter this sweepstakes from Monster Energy for a chance to win a fuel-efficient Ford Fiesta. The winning car is a replica Ken Block (rally racer) Ford Fiesta engineered by Ford Racing.

The grand-prize winner of the Darker Side of Green Sweepstakes will receive a 2011 Lexus CT luxury compact hybrid vehicle worth about $35,000. The car is expected to hit showrooms in early 2011. Its official EPA mpg ratings aren't yet available, though the automaker anticipates high numbers, rivaling if not exceeding the Prius, due to the car's compact size.

Sign up for a free 30-day trial of the USA Today e-Edition to enter this sweepstakes for a brand new 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. After you've entered once, you can login to e-Edition, click on the Sweepstakes banner found within the e-Edition and enter again (limit of one additional grand prize entry per day.) Note: the e-Edition Trial is free and may be canceled at any time.

Pick up a "Scratch and Dent" special from Madsen Cycles and save $300. These cargo utility bikes have minor cosmetic blemishes but the warranty is still valid and the blemishes don't affect bike function. You're sure to be the talk of the town tooling around on one of these babies!

Enter Nissan's "Master the Leaf Sweepstakes" for a chance to win the grand prize -- a new Nissan Leaf electric car (ARV $34,000) -- or one of 47 weekly prizes, everything from bikes to kindles. You can enter online, via text message (but you get charged), or by visiting the sweeps entry area at selected events (listed at mastertheshift.com.)

Currie Technologies makes a wide variety of electric bikes, with several options under $1000. They even have folding electric bikes! Currie has introduced a "multi-pay" option, where you can make payments for select electric bikes over 3 months, instead of just one payment. The 3 month payment option comes out to a bit more than a single payment.

Enter this giveaway from Redrock Magazine Cooperative for a chance to win an electric Optibike USV (Ultra-Smart Vehicle) valued at almost $5000! You'll automatically be entered if you purchase any magazine, or you can click on "Enter the Drawing Without Making A Purchase" to do just that. An electric bike is a great commuting and 'round-the-town alternative.

eCo Wheelz is a Detroit area electric bike and scooter shop which sells its eco-friendly transport online, too. They currently have great deals on select iZip Electric Bikes, with savings up to 30% off, plus free shipping.

Enter this monthly giveaway from E-BikeKit for a chance to win one of their electric bike conversion kits. The kit lets you convert practically any standard bike into an electric one -- making commuting to work by bike instead of car an easier choice. You'll need to be a member of Facebook and a fan of E-BikeKit to enter the giveaway.

Enter this sweepstakes from BrandSource for a chance to win a brand new fuel-efficient 2011 Ford Fiesta. Estimates for the 2011 Fiesta's mpg are around 31/39 city/highway (EPA certification pending.)

Enter the AAA Ford Fusion Giveaway for a chance to win a brand new 2010 Ford Fusion hybrid. Please note: by submitting an entry, you agree to be contacted by AAA Mid-Atlantic regarding the AAA auto buying program.

Part handbook, part coupon book, the SunriseGuide is a resource for learning about, supporting and living in a healthy and sustainable way in southern Maine. The guide is packed with tips, resources, and more than 165 valuable coupons for healthy and eco-friendly products and services.

The "Be Local Northern Colorado" guidebook promotes local, unique independent businesses and homegrown, one-of-a-kind products and services. The 2009-2010 features over 260 coupons, representing over $6000 in savings!

Buffalo First's mission is to build a local, green and fair economy in the Buffalo-Niagara region. Their Coupon & Shop Local book includes over $4,000 in savings at local, independent businesses in Buffalo and Western New York, plus a free guide on shopping local and green.

The Green Savings Indy book offers $800 in coupons and discounts for products and services in the Indianapolis area. The book is published on an Earth Day to Earth day calendar, so the next edition will be coming out in April.

EcoMetro books include coupons, maps, and resources for living green. There are EcoMetro guides for the East Bay, Silicon Valley, Denver, Portland, Seattle, and Twin Cities.

A coupon book, directory, and educational resource, the 2010 Green Zebra guides list green savings around San Francisco.

Best Buy is now selling electric bikes online and at select stores. They're currently offering no interest storewide on all purchases totaling $249 and up if paid in full within 18 months. That includes all the electric bikes they sell, which range from $499.99 to $1899.99.

Sign up for "Ebike 411" -- Currie Technologies' newsletter about their electric bikes and scooters -- and you'll receive a 10% off coupon good for your next online purchase.

It was a long-time coming, but the Bicycle Commuter Act finally went into effect! Commuters who bike to work are now eligible for a $20 monthly benefit - either through a cash reimbursement or an employee-paid pre-tax benefit option. Both options have to be set up through your employer. Read the latest info from the League of American Bicyclists.

City Car Share, currently serving San Francisco and the East Bay, has a Trial Program, which allows you try the program out free for 60 days. Plus, if you then join the program, you'll get $30 worth of driving credits to get you started.

LA County Metro riders can show their pass or ticket to get special discounts on a variety of sporting events, concerts, museums, theme parks, shops and more. Discounts change monthly, so check back frequently for the latest deals.

Owners of hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles can get up to a 10% discount on all their insurance coverage from Farmers Insurance Group (restrictions apply)

Get a 10% discount from Travelers on your hybrid auto insurance (restrictions apply and only available in certain states)

Geico offers 5% discounts on car insurance to owners of hybrid cars (PA & CA only)

A variety of discounts - some on the hotel rate, some on the parking - for arriving at Kimpton Hotels across the U.S. in a hybrid car