As much as I love summer, I welcome the winter with open arms as it is that cozy time of year when my family and I can enjoy some quality time indoors and snuggle up with a warm cup of …
Category: Efficiency
The “Car Culture” Is SOOOO 20th Century
Here’s what the largest European cities are doing to reduce the impact of automotive transportation, and it’s having some extremely positive impacts. Great stuff. What would you like to see in your city?
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From Guest Blogger Anya Aggarwal: Eight Ways to Reduce Energy Consumption and Optimize Commercial Air Conditioning Through Systems Monitoring and Diagnostic Technology
Commercial air conditioning optimization technology to reduce energy consumption is the coolest new trend in sustainability practices, literally since the technology provides the most efficient building cooling systems, while easing the load on the environment and your wallet.
Breakthrough Heating Technology?
Here’s an ad for a helical copper infrared heater that claims that their “breakthrough” delivers “more heat with less electricity.” Consumers should know that high efficiency heaters already have ratings above 90%, some as high as 98%, meaning that only …
From Guest Blogger Emily Folk: Energy Saving Wastewater Treatment Methods
At wastewater treatment plants, motors, pumps and other kinds of equipment needs to be running constantly, which requires a lot of energy. Around three to four percent of the energy used in the United States is used for wastewater and …
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From Guest Blogger Eileen O’Shanassay: Seven Strategies Homeowners Can Use to Reduce Utility Bills
One of the greatest perks of owning a home is the fun technological renovations you get to make to it, which can help make your home more modern, cozy, and comfortable while also creating substantial savings on your energy bills.
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From Guest Blogger Tanya Mayer: Energy Efficient Homes Are Good For The Environment
Environmental degradation has become one of the largest, widespread threats that we are facing today and time is running short on finding a sustainable solution. Storms, hurricanes, earthquakes, tidal waves or wildfires are among the very few human-unrelated factors that …
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From Guest Blogger Brooke Chaplan: Four Reasons to Get an Energy-Efficient HVAC System
Is your HVAC system making you sweat in the summer and shiver in the winter? If so, it’s time to upgrade your system. You don’t want just a new HVAC system. You want a better one. Here are four reasons …
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From Guest Blogger Mattea Jacobs: Eight Ways to Save Energy at the Cottage
A cottage by the lake can make a wonderful holiday home for those who want to get away from their busy lifestyle.
From Guest Blogger Lillian Connors: The Road Towards a More Rational Use of Hot Water at Home
Water heating is the second largest energy expense in an average household. The costs can go up even further in the presence of problems like inefficient appliances, leaky faucets and wasteful habits.
