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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
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
Heat Up Your Summer Energy Savings
With temperatures on the rise, now is a perfect time to make your home more energy-efficient. ENERGY STAR® offers suggestions for how to reduce your annual electricity costs by up to a third—that adds up to about $700 savings per … Continue reading
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Sometimes the Smallest Appliances Are the Biggest Energy Wasters
Do you have a coffee maker? What about a digital picture frame? Or a set-top cable box? You might not think of these types of devices as energy hogs but when left on all day and night they quickly add … Continue reading
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An Energy Bill Breakdown and What You Can Do to Lower It
According to EnergyStar, the average household spends about $2,200 a year on their energy bill. So here’s an energy bill breakdown: 46% on HVAC systems. 14% on Water Heating. 12% on Lighting. 13% on Home Appliances. 11% on other Electronics … Continue reading
Summer’s Almost Over But the Energy Savings Can Continue
Hot sunny days are still in the forecast so why not check out these prior posts to help you save this summer. Summer Energy Saving Tips Phantom Loads – What’s Haunting Your Energy Bill Looking for Home Energy Efficiency Improvement … Continue reading
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Phantom Loads – What’s Haunting Your Energy Bill?
One of the easiest ways to save energy and money is often something most people never remember to do, turn off and unplug their appliances after they are finished using them. A plasma TV, for instance, can cost about $160 … Continue reading
Summer Energy Savings Tips
Summer can be a hot time of year but it shouldn’t burn a hole in your wallet because of a high energy bill. Here are ten tips to help you keep cool this summer while keeping your costs down. Raise … Continue reading
Tagged appliance, cfl, Cooling, Heating, Home, laundry, phantom load, save energy save money, thermostat
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