Saving Energy at Home
An easy way to save money is to conserve energy. Not only is it good for your wallet, it’s also good for the environment. Look for the ENERGY STAR logo. ENERGY STAR is a government-backed symbol for energy efficiency. It is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and ...
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Energy Saving Light Bulbs - The Sensible Alternative
The lights in an average household use about 20% of the total electricity, so anything that will reduce that power consumption will help lower your energy bill while cutting down on pollution. Fortunately, it’s easy to save energy on lighting by simply installing energy saving light bulbs. Regular incandescent light bulbs produce light by heating a small filament inside the ...
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How To Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
Making your home more energy efficient can save you a lot of money in the long run. One way to make a home more energy efficient is insulating the water pipes and the water heater. With the water h...
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Running An Energy Efficient Household
With going “green” being the new global mantra, home-owners are increasingly switching to energy saving mechanisms to lower household costs. Household electronics and appliances are much more energy efficient than they were generations ago. However, the sheer increase in the number of appliances and gadgets in use across the country mean that energy savi...
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Energy Saving Lamps - Benefits and Drawbacks
What are Energy Saving Bulbs? Conventional filament bulbs (including halogens) give out less than 20% of the energy they use as light, the rest is heat. Thus, they are not efficient for the purpose for which they are designed. Some people argue that this has hidden benefits, because they contribute ...
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