Archive for March, 2015

 

How to Read Your Electric Meter

Reading your own electric meter is one way to save energy on your energy bill. This is because, often, electricity usage is estimated and then charged, which can vary from the actual numbers on your electric meter. By reading your own meter, you eliminate the need for estimation. Before we…
 

The History of the Light Bulb

March 25, 2015
The light bulb, now an everyday convenience, was cutting edge science during the late 19th century. Thomas Alva Edison, an Ohio native, is credited with inventing the light bulb, though it is more accurate to say that Edison “invented” the first commercially available light bulb. So how did the light…
 

What are Electrofuels?

March 19, 2015
When you think of renewable energy, you probably imagine wind turbines and solar panels. However, there are also several other renewable methods of generating energy that are also safe for the environment. Electrofuel is one of these many options. Strictly speaking, electrofuels are a form of microbial electrosynthesis technology, which…
 

Your Energy Consumer Rights

All customers deserve to be treated fairly. As such, if you are having problems with your energy bill or electric company, you need to know your rights as an energy consumer. There are differing laws in different states; however, some rights are common across all states. Here are a few…
 

Appliances Are Getting Smarter—Here’s How!

We have written before about many different kinds of ways to save energy. Now, you have a new option: you can increase your home’s energy efficiency and save money on your energy bills by using smart appliances. Smart appliances use digital technology that allows the appliances to process information and…
 

How to Save Energy in the Kitchen

Saving money on the kitchen-related part of your electricity bills doesn’t mean you have to rush out and by new Energy Star appliances—though that would certainly help. In fact, there are many ways to save energy around your kitchen that don’t involve spending much (or any!) money: Refrigerator or Freezer…
 

Could Telecommuting Help You Save Energy?

We have written several times before about clever ways to save energy around your home. One non-conventional method of doing this is one that you may not have considered: telecommuting to work. In a nutshell, telecommuting means working with a broadband Internet connection from a remote location that is not…
 

How Natural Light Can Help You Be More Energy Efficient

One method of increasing your home’s energy efficiency is by reducing the amount of energy you spend on lighting through complete utilization of natural light. Simple sunlight can save you money on your energy bill by reducing the need to use light fixtures around your home. How can you capture…
 

Star Energy Partners Launches “Green Energy Give Back” Program

March 3, 2015
Star Energy Partners (Star) has launched its Green Energy Give Back program, an initiative that will partner with private and charter schools across Ohio to promote clean energy. The Green Energy Give Back program is designed to give schools money for projects and improvements while at the same time helping…