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Holiday Lighting Tips
If you are planning on hanging up holiday lights this winter, below are some recommendations to help you save energy and money. Top Ten Holiday Lighting Tips: 1. Switch to safe, long-lasting, energy-efficient LED (light emitting diode) holiday lights whenever … Continue reading
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Simple Steps to Save Energy and Money This Holiday Season
A Consumer Reports National Research Center poll found 40% of consumers are worried about money or the economy this holiday season. So here is a gift that keeps giving – energy saving retro-fits that quickly pay for themselves. Use an … Continue reading
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Pass the Savings: How to Save Energy In Your Kitchen This Holiday Season
From appliances and lighting to home sealing and small cooking tips, there are plenty of ways to improve the energy efficiency of your kitchen and save on energy bills this holiday season. First, use your microwave or a slow cooker … Continue reading
Tagged appliance, dishwasher, energy star, freezer, kitchen, oven, save energy save money
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Renewable Energy Consumption in the United States
For anyone who is curious about how the U.S. generates electricity, below is an interesting Infographic. Source:LiveScience
Energy Efficiency for Manufactured Homes
Manufactured homes are often electricity guzzlers, and fixing that isn’t easy but here are some tips to help you save energy and money. First, be ready to get down and dirty to find out which recommendations apply to your specific … Continue reading
A Warning Against Heater Hype
As the colder weather begins to roll in, many rush out to buy portable heaters to help stay warm. Some even promise to heat your homes for just pennies a day. However, a watt is still a watt and they … Continue reading
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Top Stealth Energy Hogs
Devices such as notebook computers and DVR/VCR’s continue to draw energy when they are plugged in but not being used. According to a recent article on Forbes.com, set-top boxes for your television tops the list of the 26 devices that consume … Continue reading
Saving on Pool Power
Looking to save electricity and money on your home pool this summer? One simple solution is to use a smaller, more efficient pump for your pool. The larger your pump, the greater your maintenance and energy costs associated with keeping … Continue reading
Window Quick Tips
A considerable amount of heat transfers through windows. If you have single-pane windows, consider doing the following: Tighten and weather-strip your old windows and then add storm windows. Replace your old single-glazed windows. In colder climates “low-e” coatings on glass … Continue reading
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Pull the Plug, Save Some Shillings
Even when not in use, cell phone chargers and other plug-in household appliances use electricity. This energy drain is known as phantom loads, vampire electricity, or standby power. Although it may seem small, several appliances drawing vampire electricity in a … Continue reading