Archive for September, 2015

 

How Popular is Renewable Energy in the U.S.?

September 30, 2015
Renewable energy is undoubtedly the way of our nation’s energy future. Supporters of a green, eco-friendly lifestyle, progressives, and techies love renewable energy, but does the average Joe see renewable energy as a viable energy source? We scoured the Internet and found that most Americans support the idea of renewable…
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Energy Efficiency Tips For Fall

September 24, 2015
Fall is a season of change: children go back to school, football returns, and the very world around us changes, as the summer heat fades away and trees slowly begin shedding their leaves. Fall also brings necessary changes to your home’s energy efficiency strategy. Leaving us stuck between the need…
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Landscaping Can Help Tame Fall Energy Costs

Fall is upon us, and that means some landscaping tasks around your home are about to become much more important. This is the time of year where your garden is looking its best and crops are ripe for the plucking, but you’ll also have to contend with armies of fallen…
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Green Hotels Support Energy Efficiency

September 17, 2015
As more consumers are adopting a lifestyle that supports eco-friendly businesses and products, the demand for eco-friendly hotels is also growing across the country and the globe. These green hotels make a conscious effort to improve their structure and operations from an environmental perspective. Green hotels are eager to institute…
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Facts About Distributed Wind Energy

September 16, 2015
Whether harnessing the power of the wind to fly a kite, propel a boat across the ocean or using it to generate power for your home, wind power has played an important part in human civilization for more than 5,000 years. From its most simple applications to today’s technological wonders…
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Updated Battery Technology Will Revolutionize Energy Industry

September 10, 2015
Batteries are a technology that is essential to the way we function today. With so many devices like our laptop computers, cell phones, tablets, etc. running off of batteries, they are a vital technology we cannot live without. Some experts believe that advances in battery technology are poised to seriously…
energy vampire

Keep Energy Vampires From Draining Your Energy

Energy vampires can put stress on your energy bills by passively sucking away at your home’s energy usage, wasting a good deal of electricity and potentially costing your household a lot of money on your energy bills. In fact, one study found that Americans collectively waste $19 billion on energy…
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Camping Gadgets That Use Renewable Energy

September 3, 2015
Fall is quickly approaching, which means that in some parts of the country the camping season is coming to a conclusion. Thankfully, there is at least one more perfect opportunity to get your camp on in 2015—Labor Day weekend! When you are camping, you may want to bring a few…
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Green Mini-Makeovers That Will Transform Your Space

September 2, 2015
Making the switch to green living at home can seem like a daunting task. Environmentally friendly products such as solar panels, new windows, and sustainable building materials have huge upfront costs and are not always an option for homeowners. Here are some simple ways to make your home look and…