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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Why are Lithium Ion Batteries Exploding?
If you pay attention to headlines it's likely that you've seen that Li-ion or "lithium" batteries are causing big problems with the Samsung Note 7 phone. The issue has become so serious, that airlines are banning the use of the phone on flights and … [Continue Reading...]
AM Conservation Group Product Review: Energy Conservation Kit ECK-153
Conserving energy is a breeze with this Energy and Water Saving Kit… Conserving electricity, heat and water is a major concern for most homeowners for both environmental and financial considerations. To reduce the waste of energy and water in your … [Continue Reading...]
Find Your Energy Wasters – Belkin Conserve Insight Energy Use Monitor
With the cost of energy rising every year, you're probably interested in ways to save energy and keep your electric bills down. Most of us see a spike in costs during the summer because we must use air conditioners longer and more often. However, … [Continue Reading...]
How do Batteries Work?
Like most people, you probably use your TV's remote control, have a wall clock, or turn on a flashlight, without giving much thought as to how they work...until now. Exploring the science behind what makes your TV's remote allow you to fire through … [Continue Reading...]
Doing it Right! – Solar Panel Pure Water Cleaning System
When you first installed your solar panels, you probably noticed a significant drop in your electric bill. With advancing technology end ever more efficient solar panel systems, more and more home owners and businesses are actually feeding power back … [Continue Reading...]
Big Teaching Ideas! – The Amazing Stirling Engine
As an educator, we know that you are extremely influential in the development of the minds and dreams of the students that you teach. We want to provide you with a teaching resource to encourage student's interest in energy topics. We hope to promote … [Continue Reading...]
Sit Back, Relax and Save on Energy the Easy Way
Easy Way to Slash Your Energy Bills What would it take to cut your energy bills in just a few easy minutes?... At one time, your local energy utility company had a monopoly on the electric and/or natural gas service that they provided. The … [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...]
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Where to buy LED bulbs?
Installing energy efficient LED lighting in your home, office or commercial building requires access to a wide selection of light bulbs and light bulb styles. Luckily, from high output commercial lighting options to Christmas decorations, virtually … [Continue Reading...]
Are HE Washing Machines Bogus?
Save time, save money, save energy, save water and still get cleaner clothes? Convince me... In recent years, there have been tremendous improvements in the energy efficiency and effectiveness of products that we use everyday. It's probably an … [Continue Reading...]
Are you Crazy to want a Battery Backup system for your Solar Panels?
Besides the energy savings, one of the biggest benefits for photovoltaic solar panels is the fact that they often create more energy than your home uses, especially during the day when you’re not home. However, selling electricity to the power … [Continue Reading...]
