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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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...]
Your Handy Guide to Wireless Outdoor Landscape Lights: Solar vs Battery Powered LEDs
Outdoor lighting is a beautiful thing, it can help you to create curb appeal, improve ambiance, and maintain security for your home. To get all the lighting you need, you'll probably find it frustrating to put in the spider web of wiring to power … [Continue Reading...]
Battery Dilemma! Why and How to Recycle Them
Battery powered remotes, hair trimmers, toothbrushes, cameras, and all kinds of electronic gadgets contribute to the $45-billion-dollar global battery market. Battery demand for low and medium power electronic devices grows at a rate of six percent … [Continue Reading...]
Could we use Old Cell Phones to Power our Homes…our Cars?
Billions of cell phones have been produced in the last few decades. When we purchase a new phone, most of use don't trade-in the old one or sell it to a place like Gazelle. Sure, a small fraction of those old phones are recycled. All of their tiny … [Continue Reading...]
Solar Company Eclipsing the Competition
With the rise in solar panel installations across the US, new companies seem to be coming into the market at a staggering clip. Finding the right company with the experience, expertise, customer service and flexible purchasing options, can be hard … [Continue Reading...]
How Solar Energy System Owners use Net Metering to get Paid
What if you could sell your electricity to the utility company instead of getting a bill from them, and benefit the environment at the same time by producing a clean source of energy? Sounds like a good deal, right. Well, net metering allows owners … [Continue Reading...]
4 Ways to Keep a Cool Home in a Hot Summer
The spring and summer months are truly lovely in most areas of the country. The warm weather brings lush, green landscapes along with bright, blue skies and plenty of opportunities to enjoy time outdoors. While there is much to love about the warmer … [Continue Reading...]
No Pests, No Dirt, No Worries…Bring the Garden Indoors!
You probably make eating fresh and healthy food a priority, but that's not always an easy goal to live by. While we all know that fresh vegetables are an important part of any healthy diet, most of the time it's hard to find out where our fresh … [Continue Reading...]
Consider these Wood Heating Alternatives to Save Money this Winter
As the frigid months of winter inevitably approach, you might want to consider alternative ways to keep your home warm and comfortable. After all, while traditional furnaces can do an excellent job of heating a home, high-energy costs also make it … [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...]
$28 Bulbs! – A Light Bulb is a Light Bulb, Right?
No, not all light bulbs are the same. Are there really differences in light bulbs, and what are they? In the past, incandescent bulbs were the most commonly used lighting source. They emit light by heating a metal wire filament to a high … [Continue Reading...]
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...]
