When it comes to saving money on your power bill, people from Maine to California know the big ones: proper insulation, water conservation and turning down the thermostat can lead to major long term energy savings, but there are a whole slew of little known things you can do around the house that can lead to significant savings, as well. Let’s take a look at a few of these secrets that can help you save money on electricity.
To get a good idea of just how mainstream “greening” has become, one has to look no further than the world’s smallest sovereign state. Recently, The Vatican installed a massive series of residential solar energy panels that will cut the tiny state’s oil consumption considerably. This is likely the best evidence yet that the world [...]
No CommentsNow that the Bush administration is headed out the door, the United States seeks to turn the page on fossil fuels and begin catching up with the rest of the world when it comes to planning a renewable energy system. Combined with the world wide economic slowdown, more and more politicians, especially President Barack Obama, [...]
No CommentsWhile we may not be ready for a solar revolution, where we all use free electricity from the sun, solar power use is on the rise. Homeowners are a big piece of that pie.
No CommentsIf you listened to Barack Obama speak during the recent presidential campaign, you likely heard about America’s green future. European pioneers like Germany have blazed the trail that most of the United States is set to embark on, and a large part of our new, green future is solar energy. According to recent research, however, [...]
1 CommentIf you watched any of the recent campaign season, you saw two candidates that disagreed on most points, except for one: the need for renewable energy in the United Sates. Countries like Germany are light years ahead of where the United States is, but as technology improves and prices fall, the temptation to add renewable [...]
No CommentsThere are many ways water may be wasted in our homes each day. From bathing to watering the lawn, simple adjustments can be made to conserve water and energy to lower your energy bills.
No CommentsIf your electric bill is higher than you’d like to see it, it pays to examine where you can conserve energy in your home without sacrificing the comfort of your family. The first step is knowing how much energy is being used and when, then making informed decisions about how you want to live.
No CommentsRunning central air conditioning within a 1,600 square foot space or home costs approximately $3.76 per day, which adds up to $116.56 over the course of a regular month, according to Progress Energy.
Here are ways you can reduce your electric bill by adjusting your air conditioning habits:
No CommentsSince the disasters at Chernobyl, Three Mile Island and Love Canal, the popular refrain heard from the public when it came to nuclear energy was NIMBY: Not In My Back Yard. People tend to be all for certain forms of energy until it begins to impact their lives directly. One of the most popular mantras [...]
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