Energy Efficient Televisions There’s been a lot of discussion about energy efficiency in the world of televisions, but is it really worth the discussion, or is it just a bunch of corporate hype. The answer? Well, it’s a bit of both. Let’s dig a little deeper. Firstly, are you eligible for appliance rebates or other [...]
Electronic Waste and E-Waste In the past decade the amount of waste has, of course, increased across the world as the population continues to soar. What is different, though, is the makeup of our garbage, which has drastically changed in the past couple of decades. E-waste or electronic waste is that stuff in your home [...]
Phantom Power Usage Many people are making the move to more energy efficient homes. Some are opting to install geothermal energy pumps, while others are engaging in home renovations and replacing doors, windows, and even insulation. Still, some are moving to energy efficient appliances and taking advantage of various government supported rebates and tax credits. [...]
How A Product Earns The Energy Star Label You have probably heard of the Energy Star label before. We’ve talked about the label exhaustively because it is an incredible help for the savvy and eco-friendly consumer. Most people, however, do not know how a product earns the Energy Star label. They just assume that if [...]
Home Lighting Equipment Purchase Did you know that next to heating and cooling systems, lighting is the largest source of energy consumption in your household? This probably doesn’t come as a shock – after all, we keep our lights on constantly, both indoors and outdoors. It probably doesn’t shock you either that making a smart [...]
Home Equipment Purchase Making a home equipment purchase can be a bit nerve-wracking, especially if it is a big purchase like an air-conditioning system, heating system, lighting system, or vehicle. A home equipment purchase does not have to be something to dread, though; in fact, there is one simple way to make your shopping trip [...]
Energy Efficient Lighting Of all the ways homes eat up electricity and rack up an electric bill, lighting has to be up there near the top. Today we like to keep our homes well lit pretty much from the time we get up to the time we go to bed. While this can be wasteful, [...]
Energy Efficient Computers and Electronics We realize that being environmentally conscious can be a bit draining. You are constantly reminding your family members to cut off lights, televisions, computers, and other electronics. You spend hours or even days researching ways to make your home even more energy efficient. We have made your life easy by [...]
Energy Efficient Dehumidifiers If you have ever had to live in an environment that was excessively damp, you know how miserable it can be. The feelings, smells, and general atmosphere of a home that is too humid – especially during the summer months – can turn any household into a nightmare. That is why we [...]
Energy Efficient Microwaves Are you interested in saving money? Well of course you are – we all are! What better way to save money than to upgrade to energy efficient microwaves that are great not only for your pocket but also for the environment? Many people are taking the green movement seriously—we definitely are. There [...]
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