Energy Conservation

Energy Conservation

Small Ideas to Save Wasted Energy

Small Ideas to Save Wasted Energy

Have a good idea of what you’re going to your fridge for before you open that door, fridges aren’t the place to browse and do window shopping for your lunch! Your fridge will start to warm up the moment you open that door, but it will take considerably longer for it to return to its stable cool operational running temperature and expend additional energy in doing so. So let’s stop looking for the sake of looking.

Save Up to 40% on Utilities: Use What You Already Know

Three energy efficient light bulbs.

Your house payment, of course, stands-out as your biggest monthly expense; in most families, the monthly car payments rank second. Utility bills usually come-in a very close third; and during winter freezes or summer hot-spells, the combined cost of gas and electricity frighteningly can devour up to half of a paycheck.

Earth Hour 2011 is Tonight at 8:30 pm

It's that time again. Earth Hour 2011 is finally here and it's the biggest Earth Hour ever! Over 131 countries and territories have already registered to switch off power tonight at 8:30 pm.

One Great Way to Save Energy and Improve Air Quality

Former Oklahoma University researcher suggests how geothermal heat pumps save energy and enhance the quality of air. Are you aware that Gerald McClain, after numerous decades working with geothermal energy pioneer James Bose at Oklahoma State College, has invented a new home geothermal cooling and heating model? 

How to Lower Your Energy Bills this Winter in 6 Easy Steps

December 21, 2008. With the first day of winter on the horizon, we're all going to be spending more time indoors and that means rising energy bills to keep warm. Here's a few simple tips you can start to save a few extra bucks while reducing your carbon footprint at the same time.

The Easiest Way to Stop Electronics from Using Electricity When Off

In this day and age, everyone has electronics in their house or apartment. Televisions, DVD players, computers (monitors, towers, speakers, printer, etc.), cell phones, the list goes on and on. And for those of us wanting to save electricity, whether because we're eco-friendly or just want to save on our monthly electric bill, this might help.