Rechargeable batteries are more eco-friendly than disposable batteries and cost less in the long run. They’re better for nearly everything.
How to save energy with window treatments
Most people prefer bright, sunny days to cloudy, gloomy days. And sunlight through the windows certainly cheers up a room. Unfortunately, windows also transfer heat.
The many benefits of outdoor solar LED lights
You don’t need to invest in an entire rooftop solar system to take advantage of solar energy. Just get some outdoor solar LED lights. You can get lights with a built-in solar collector or lights with a solar panel you can mount at a distance. In that case, if you want to put lights in spots that don’t get much sunlight, you can mount the panel in a spot that does. There, it can enhance the beauty of your lawn and garden.
Energy-efficient home improvements for an older home
Building codes constantly change to mandate energy efficiency. The newer a house is, the more likely it is to be energy efficient. But what are your home improvement options if you live in an older home?
Easy ways to help the environment that have a huge impact
It’s easy to think that we have to make big sacrifices or investments to have a good environmental impact. Things like installing solar panels or embracing a vegan lifestyle. In fact, we can help the environment by develop little eco-friendly habits.
Save energy with Energy Star certified products
Appliances and electronic gadgets use energy. Consumers have only recently cared how much. Now, we can look for Energy Star certified products. Have you ever wondered…
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Guide to energy conservation techniques at home
We won’t kick fossil fuels anytime soon. The more energy we use, the more energy companies must extract from the ground. And the more greenhouse gas…
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10 driving tips to save gas (and reduce air pollution)
When you use less gas, you save money and use up less fossil fuel. Obvious, right? But you also save whatever it would have cost to refine and transport the gas you don’t use. And when you save gas, you reduce air pollution.
How to choose the right thermostat for your home
Choosing the right thermostat for your home is more complicated than it used to be. Not long ago, you only had a choice among brands of manual thermostats. You can still get a manual thermostat if you want. But now you need to consider the features of programmable thermostats and smart thermostats.
Ways to improve energy efficiency at home
We can’t do without electricity, gasoline, or natural gas. It takes energy to cook our food, run tools and toys, heat our homes, and get from one place to another. Energy efficiency means using energy and not wasting it.
