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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How to Charge your Cell Phone when the Power Goes Out
Remember the day when cell phones and general portable electronics were able to last days without going for a charge? If you forgot to connect the cell phone to the charger overnight it really wasn't much of a problem. However, those days are long … [Continue Reading...]
Touch your Senses with Lighting at your Fingertips – Philips Hue Personal LED Wireless Light System
Custom lighting can make you feel like you just completed a dream makeover to your home! It's amazing how lighting can create a specific desired mood or ambiance. It can literally make you feel vibrant with energy or relaxed as if you're watching a … [Continue Reading...]
Stop Breaking your Back with those Heavy AC Units
When was the last time you looked forward to lugging around those heavy window AC units to fight the heat and humidity of summer? Let me guess…never. The alternative has always been to install a central AC system, until now. When it comes to … [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...]
Why should you switch to Cree’s New LED Light Bulb?
LED chip manufacturer Cree has introduced a new LED bulb that offers you the best reason to switch from inefficient incandescent light bulbs - YOU SAVE MONEY! Using Cree's energy efficient LED light bulbs will give you the same warm lighting that has … [Continue Reading...]
How Do Solar Hot Water Heaters Work?
Solar hot water heaters make use of solar power to heat water. Solar panels are installed on the roof of your house. The pipes within your house carry a solution to the solar panels, which heats them. The hot solution is pumped back to a hot water … [Continue Reading...]
Should You Wait for the Cost of Solar Panels to get Cheaper?
The promise of free solar power generated on top of every roof in America, has been a long time coming. But now, it’s finally here and living up to its promise of providing energy from the sun to record numbers of homes and businesses. Since 1979 … [Continue Reading...]
How to Guide: Choosing the right Solar Company
Installing solar panels for your home or business is a smart move. Selecting the right solar panel installation company will ensure that your system is providing you with the maximum amount of energy efficiency and reliability. There are several … [Continue Reading...]
8 Great Money Saving Gift Finds for Eco-Freaks!
We've found a great selection of unique items to help you make your gift giving so much easier. These great eco friendly gifts are perfect for the green living, eco friendly person in your life and they're cool enough for the person that doesn't care … [Continue Reading...]
Energy Starved Traveler’s Guide: Best Hacks and Gadgets!
What do all our favorite gadgets have in common? They need power! This list of gadgets will be especially interesting to you if you're traveling to a place that might not have reliable power or any power at all, during some portions of your journey. … [Continue Reading...]
Will Solar Crash the Power Grid?
The ever decreasing costs of "going green" are incredibly encouraging to the millions of home and business owners who want to radically shrink the size of their carbon footprint and reduce or eliminate their energy bills. Today, we have so many … [Continue Reading...]
Reduce your Carbon Footprint – What are doing to save energy this summer?
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