People who first drove their cars with every aerodynamic advantage in mind, while shifting into neutral to use only the power of gravity to propel their vehicle down every hill, were among the pioneers to lay claim to the nickname of "hypermiler". They understood the importance of reducing the mass of their car, so they removed spare tires, … [Read More...]
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Opportunity Guide to Becoming a Solar Power System Installer
The lure of reducing or eliminating power bills is making most homeowners and businesses think long and hard about converting to solar power for electricity. As prices for solar panels continue to drop, due to technological advances and demand, the … [Continue Reading...]
Buyer’s Guide: Understanding Solar Power System Warranties
Buying a solar power system is a major purchase for most people. Since solar panels can last for up to 25 years, this could be a purchase that you might make only once or twice in your lifetime. For this reason, it's important to have a basic … [Continue Reading...]
Fight Back! Choose this Weapon in your War against Energy Waste
Your home or building is surrounded on all sides by the forces of nature that want to steal the heating and cooling energy from your structure. Easily turn the tide in this battle, by turning energy waste into energy savings. Fight back these energy … [Continue Reading...]
Fracking or Large Scale Solar – which one is more harmful to the environment?
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Belkin Switch F7C01110q AV Energy Saving Surge Protector with Remote Control
This remote controlled power strip is the perfect device for connecting and controlling the power to all of your computer and stereo equipment. It’s even great to use as an indoor Christmas tree light timer replacement, during the holidays. Simply … [Continue Reading...]
Elon Musk’s Hyperloop: Super Fast Travel or Super Hype?
SpaceX and Tesla founder and entrepreneur, Elon Musk has proposed an idea for futuristic high-speed transportation, called Hyperloop. According to Musk, Hyperloop would be an alternative system to trains, boats, aircrafts and automobiles and could be … [Continue Reading...]
6 Top Energy Saving Apps for your iPhone or Android Smartphone
Now you can use iPhone and Android smartphones to save energy, on the go! These mobile apps put the energy savings tips and energy management at your fingertips. You’ve got your phone with you at all times anyway, it doesn’t get any easier than … [Continue Reading...]
Honeywell Econoswitch RPLS740B 7-Day Programmable Switch Review
Honeywell's Econoswitch 7-day Solar Time Table Programmable Switch is a useful tool in the fight against energy waste. You can save energy and money, year-round, by making sure that your lights only come on when you need them. As the product name … [Continue Reading...]
Big Energy Savings Bang for your Buck – 5 Quick and Easy Tips
We’ve got the low down on five of the best energy saving tips to provide the most return to you, with the least amount of time, effort and expense. These quick and easy tips provide big returns in energy bill savings, without requiring you to make … [Continue Reading...]
Make Your Next Salad with LEDs
Who doesn’t like a good salad? Some people like them so much, they actually grow most of the ingredients in their backyard. Unfortunately, this type of gardening just isn’t realistic for the majority of us. However, this could soon be changing. … [Continue Reading...]
How can Energy Star products save you money?
If you have been shopping for new home appliances or electronics lately, you no doubt have come across a few models that have the Energy Star rating label on them. The Energy Star rating label can be found on everything from dishwashers and … [Continue Reading...]
3 Top Performing Energy Saving Apps for the iPhone, iPad and iPod
There's nothing more frustrating than constantly getting a low battery indication on your iPhone, iPad or iPod. If you've always got to be tethered to your computer, wall outlet or car charger, it completely defeats the purpose of having these great … [Continue Reading...]