 Articles tagged: Energy Efficiency
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Storm windows can come in an interior or exterior variety; each of these types has its own pros and cons so that your storm window choice should reflect your particular home needs. Interior storm windows come in a variety of types and complexities, ranging from a simple film taped over the inside of the window frame to the more complex magnetic seal acrylic glazed models. written by Calum MacKenzie
Living green and saving money don't always seem to go together, but living green doesn't mean you have to spend thousands of dollars on expensive solar systems. Here are few free, and low-cost, things you can do around the home to minimize your environmental impact. written by Eugene Makeev
Winter conjures thoughts of white fun with the loads of sports and activities that it brings like skating, snowboarding and skiing. The season also entails increased home heating costs. With the economic recession that many homeowners are struggling through, this becomes too much of a financial burden. Now more than ever is the time to be looking for ways to save on home heating especially that those cold and snowy months are nearing. written by Jake Marsh
With our heightened concerns for saving money, the idea of energy efficiency seems to pop up more and more when looking at home articles. However, do you really know how to make your home more energy efficient? written by Maria Polidoro
Ideas for improved home energy efficiency. written by Arvind Sharma
As news emerges that more people than ever before will face increased financial pressures in the wake of rising fuel bills, the call for household energy efficiency measures have never been greater. written by bru ces
British Gas is the nation's favourite Cheap Gas and Electricity Supplier, Boiler Service Provider, and Energy Efficiency Advisor. Reduce Gas and Electricity Bills by switching to British Gas' cheap energy and manage your account online written by Pamela Ravenwood
Dawn is just cresting the mountain ridge as you hike silently up to your favorite spot, a perch where you can see – unseen by other hikers. Here, you position yourself to meditate. The golden rays paint the rocks, and trees glisten with their own energy. You reach out to embrace the view. Suddenly, it feels as if your spirit leaves your body and becomes a part of all around you. Then, just as suddenly, you are back inside your own skin wondering what just happened. written by Pamela Ravenwood
At an event at the Sustainability Resource Center at the Sedona Public Library, I was asked an interesting question. “What are five things people can do to become more sustainable?” Frankly, I was surprised by the question, though I should not have been. I’ve been engaged in the dialogue on sustainability for more than 20 years now. But I’ve never been asked that particular question before.
written by Jaishree Knauff
All businesses, whether they are small, medium or large multi-national corporations use lighting, heating and air conditioning, power for computing /equipment and water. By taking the following steps at their facilities, businesses can significantly reduce their electricity, gas and water bills and protect the environment at the same time. written by Jaishree Knauff
It’s hard to know much energy to conserve when you don’t know how much you are using. For most of us, the only information we get is what is presented in our monthly electricity bills. written by Jaishree Knauff
In the last few years, there has been a proliferation of compact fluorescent light bulbs in the market. You can get a compact fluorescent light bulb in an enormous array of shapes, sizes, wattages, colors and for many different applications. A CFL Light Bulb can come in a standard base which is the most common size. A standard base CFL bulb has a screw in base and is typically used in light fixtures and lamps. written by Carol Freyer
As the weather cools down, it's time to start thinking about energy efficient heating options. Fireplaces have long been a favorite among homeowners, as they create a wonderfully cozy ambience in any room, but they also cause a lot of cold air to circulate when they are alight. written by Jake Marsh
Would it surprise you to know that up to 15% of our power bills are spent simply on electric lighting? Perhaps many of us are not aware of the small, yet effective ways we could economize on our energy payments. written by Jaishree Knauff
It's always a good idea to be responsible about using resources, especially when such resources involve money and nature. You can start with the little things that count for a lot in the long run. One such example is using low-flow showerheads, which are alternatively referred to as water-saving showerheads. written by Jaishree Knauff
Do you find yourself dreading your electricity bill each month when it arrives? Do you express surprise at the amount you see when you open the envelope? Do you have to sit down and figure out how that number was computed, because for you it's just too much? written by Branden Schroeder
It's no secret that energy efficiency is a good idea. It wastes money, electricity and resources to have an energy inefficient home. Therefore, insulating your home is very important to saving money on your heating and cooling bills, and earning you "green points" towards environmental protection. written by John Kuzniar Kuzniar
Grid parity is the point at which it becomes cheaper to produce your own electricity, from photovoltaic cells using solar power, than it is to buy it from power companies off of the electrical grid. As energy prices rise, more and more people will find themselves reaching grid parity. written by Nelson Stewart
Well, it really isn't surprising that Christmas 2007 saw consumer spending down. The Commerce Department has released the consumer spending figures which show that spending was at its lowest ebb since June 2007 and that we spent 0.4% less at Christmas time this year as compared to last year. written by Branden Schroeder
Good for the Maryland Public Service Commission for giving 250,000 Maryland residents two free CFLs each to test out this new bulb. Not all compact light bulbs are equal, and most of us know nothing about them - so here's a little information to help when choosing CFLs. written by -- --
“Of the 65 largest oil producing countries in the world, up to 54 have passed their peak production and are now in decline, including the USA in 1970/1, Indonesia in 1997, Australia in 2000, the North Sea in 2001, and Mexico in 2004.” (1) written by Alex Perry
Insulating your home well can save you a small fortune on your energy bills, by cutting the amount of heat you lose through your walls, doors and roof. But should you try to do this home improvement by yourself, or hire someone to do it? This article weighs up the pros and cons of using a professional contractor versus doing it yourself. written by Alex Perry
Insulating your loft is one of the best ways that you can save on energy and heating bills, and reduce your personal contribution to Climate Change. However, there are a bewildering range of materials that you can choose from. The following article tells you what you should think about when choosing between different materials, and how some of the most popular materials stack up against each other.
written by Alex Perry
Many people want to improve the insulation in their loft but can’t afford to lose their boarded loft floor – often an important storage area. There are ways to improve the insulation in your loft and keep your storage space and this article discusses some of the options. written by Alex Perry
One of the best ways to save on your heating bills and make your home warmer in winter is to install ‘cavity wall insulation’. Plus if you choose the right installer you can get the job done professionally for a very low price, with a 25 year guarantee. In fact some people can get it done completely free. The following article explains all about cavity wall insulation and how to get it installed for less.
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We are being warned by the US Energy Department that heating costs will be rising by an average 10% per household this winter. This is due to a large increase in fuel costs and a predicted very cold winter (4% colder than last year!). written by John Kuzniar Kuzniar
In the last decade there has been a marked increase towards newer methods of generating energy. But before you rush out to invest in these newer energy sources, you should first take a look to see how you can save on your existing energy costs. written by Claire Hamill
Once you have purchased and installed your central heating system you need to look after it. written by John Billington
Tips anyone can apply to reduce their monthly electricity costs from home lighting. written by Fakhrul Anuar Malek
Find easy way to convert and improve the energy efficiency of your home in simple way. Learn how to make changes of censerving energy right at your very home. << previous page 1 2 next page>> |
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