Archive for the ‘Tips’ Category

Making Your Home More Energy Efficient

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

With energy prices being at record high’s consumers must find convenient ways to conserve energy and make prices cheaper. Making your house more energy efficient will save you thousands of dollars on you electricity bill. The first step in this process is water heater insulation. There is always an abundance of water in your hot water tank most people would be able to survive if they adjust the temperature by lowering it a bit. There are also timers sold that will adjust to how much you use your hot water. (more…)

Generating Your Own Electricity

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008

With energy prices at an all time high many consumers become frustrated. Many of these unhappy consumers have become so frustrated that they have decided to independently produce their energy. Micro-Wind Turbines are the most recent way that the green community has found to address this issue. The installation of Micro-Wind Turbines is really becoming a big deal amongst environmentalist. (more…)

Seven Things You Should Know About Air Conditioning

Tuesday, March 25th, 2008

With spring here, summer is not that far off. It is time to start thinking about air conditioning. Here are seven things you should know about air conditioning. (more…)

Think Before Using Electricity

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

People spend months planning a vacation, weeks planning holiday decorations and hours planning an outfit to wear. Why shouldn’t we put as much thought and planning in our energy usage as we do other daily activities? Here are a few items to think about: (more…)

Save Electricity by Cleaning and Maintaining

Monday, February 25th, 2008

It’s very important to keep appliances and electronics in the best working order possible. This is where maintenance instructions come into play.

Make sure you don’t forget by creating a maintenance calendar. Create a yearly calendar complete with filter changes, oil changes for the car and past maintenance needs. Most filters need changed on a relatively short periodic basis. Some filters need cleaned on a monthly basis and others may last 3-4 months, but in every case, a dirty filter will use more energy and cost you more money in the long run. (more…)

Details Matter When it Comes to Saving Electricity

Sunday, February 24th, 2008

When it comes to washing clothes, the goal is to get your clothes clean. Well – everyone knows that, but if you can also take some detailed steps to reduce your energy usage while still getting your clothes clean. (more…)

Keeping Cool and Warm

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008

One *hot* topic, if you’ll pardon the expression, is how to keep warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Everyone wants to be comfortable in their own home without the need to add or shed layers of clothing. But – there are additional options other than just adjusting the thermostat. (more…)