Articles related to "Energy Savings"
10 Green Changes You Can Make
Provides 10 simple changes to reduce energy consumption for those new to greener living. Targeted at those reluctant but interested in adopting better energy habits.
• energy
• energy reduction
• going green
• lightbulbs
• appliances
Canadians Make the Change to CFLs
A million Canadians have switched to energy efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL) saving an estimated $50 million and 500,000 tons of greenhouse gasses a year
• project porchlight
• compact fluorescent light bulb
• cfl
• energy efficient lighting
• cfl disposal
Energy Efficiency in New Zealand
The New Zealand Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy seeks to promote sustainability and improve the quality of life for New Zealand families.
• energy efficiency
• new zealand environment
• conservation in new zealand
• energy savings
• conservation strategy
Energy Saving Home
The art of cooling down without turning on the air conditioner.
• keeping cool
• beat the heat
• energy saving home
• cool home
• cooling down
Going Green Fast
Ten quick and easy tips to start living a greener lifestyle today.
• green living
• conservation
• energy savings
• vegetarian
• compact fluorescent lighting
Home Energy Saving Efficiency Tips
Sealing the drafts in your home can be one of the most cost effective ways to improve energy efficiency and comfort.
• home energy savings saving efficiency
• reduce heating cooling cost
• lower electric bill
• plastic window insulation
• insulate insulation blower blown loose fill loose-
How Much Water Do You Really Use?
Americans waste a shocking amount of water everyday. Water conservation not only helps to preserve a scarce resource, conserving water saves energy
• h2o conserve
• water conservation
• conserving water
• energy savings
• water consumption calculator
Making A Difference
A few easy tips to live a greener life and do your part for the environment
• global warming
• planet
• waste
• environment
• energy
Mercury in Energy-Saving Bulbs
All fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury that can pose a health risk if broken bulbs are improperly handled or waste bulbs are not correctly recycled
• compact fluorescent light bulbs
• heavy metal contamination
• mercury cfl
• cfl disposal
• fluorescent recycling
The Green Workplace
Suggestions on ways to conserve energy and reduce waste in workplace.
• green office
• green workplace
• conservation
• energy savings
• recycling
Divorced Households Pollute More
A recent study shows that families help the environment when they stick together. Fewer divorces means fewer households. That equates to a huge energy savings.
• energy saving
• energy saving tips
• electric bill
• gas bill
• pollution
Feng Shui Cure
Change your home environment with a simple home decorating idea that uses the power of a common Feng Shui cure.
• feng shui cures
• home decorating item
• home lighting idea
• energy saving lights
• feng shui
Keeping Warm
As the temperatures drop and the cost of heating continues to rise, it is important to learn how to balance your heat and lower your energy bills. This article has lots of heat-saving advice and tips.
• heat
• heating
• home
• house
• rent
Save with LED Christmas Lights
Energy-saving LED Christmas lights have become more widely available and less expensive. Here's where (and why) to buy LED holiday lights.
• led christmas lights
• energy efficient holiday lights
• energy-saving led christmas lights
• led holiday lights
• solar-powered led christmas lights
Slow-cooking Book Review
A great little book, that could save you time, cut down on those energy bills and let dinner cook while you're doing other things - Curry & Spice those dishes for a treat
• recipe book review
• slow-cooker books
• slow-cooking books
• slow-cooked curry&spice dishes
• carolyn humphries books
Time to Change Your Furnace Filter
Regular replacement of dirty filters on forced air furnaces improves home comfort, reduces fuel use, lowers greenhouse gas emissions and reduces wear on furnace blowers
• ecoenergy retrofit
• green$aver
• change your furnace filter
• merv
• hepa filter
What is Ground Effect Flying?
Read a brief defintion of ground effect flying, an aerodynamic effect exploited by birds and by designers of fuel efficient aircraft.
• ground effect
• ground effect flying
• birds
• flying less than a wingspan from the ground
• aerodynamic effect that reduces drag
Decorations and Weatherproofing
Do the decorations go up before the plastic or does the plastic go up before the decorations? To some, this is obvious and comes naturally. To others, like myself, this requires some thought and preparation.
• new
• england
• winter
• winterproof
• proof
How to Help Reverse Global Warming
A look at how tree planting can sequester carbon and take CO2 out of the atmosphere. Easy ways to alter your lifestyle to help reverse global warming.Practical help.
• biggest issue facing the world today
• offset your carbon footprint
• trees breathe in co2
• source of renewable energy
• economics of climate change
Plastic Window Insulation
Making your home more energy efficient doesn't have to be expensive. Cheap, easy to install shrink film can keep heat or air conditioning from flying out the window.
• plastic window insulation kit
• window shrink film
• save savings energy and money
• lower heating cost lower air conditioning bill
• lower energy bill
Saltwater Aquarium Return Pump Q&A
This article answers some questions about setting up a return pump for a marine tank connected to a Berlin-style sump.
• return pump
• recirculation pump
• saltwater aquarium
• marine aquarium
• submersible pump
Save Electricity When Brewing Tea
Mark the correct level and boil only the amount of water you need for your tea or coffee - the time and cost savings add up over a year.
• energy saving
• electricity
• kettle
• coffee
• tea
Tips to Save Electricity and Water
Today, American's face the dual threats of environmental and economic stress. Combat these threats by using these simple techniques to save money and conserve resources.
• frugal homemaking
• tightwad living
• save water
• save energy
• save water doing laundry
A Means of Saving Lighting Costs
Daylight is the best light for people to work in. Reflectors, or lightshelves, at windows can direct daylight deep into a building, allowing lights to be switched off.
• lighting
• energy
• lighting costs
• lighting savings
• lighting efficiency