April 2008
Savings Tips for Homeowners
It is never too good to have rooms that are full of drafts that make your home too cold.
Generating Your Own Electricity
Micro-Wind Turbines are the most recent way that the green community has found to address this issue. The installation of Micro-Wind Turbines is really becoming a big deal amongst environmentalist.
March 2008
Seven Things You Should Know About Air Conditioning
With spring here, summer is not that far off. It is time to start thinking about air conditioning. Here are seven things you should know about air conditioning.
February 2008
Ask for Help and Save Electricity
It seems everyone understands how limited natural resources could get and how our wastefulness can put future generations at risk. This is great news for the cost-conscious energy consumer because this means that resources are available.
Wall Warts and Energy Vampires Save on Electricity
“Wall Warts” are all of those external power supplies (EPS) at the end of power cords that you get with cell phone chargers, telephones, MP3 players and so on. These things are also often called Energy Vampires because they literally keep sucking power the entire time they are plugged in, albeit at a somewhat reduced rate.
Save Electricity by Buying Stuff!
It’s funny to think that you can save on your electric bills by actually going out and spending money. However, when considering the return on investment over a period of time, sometimes spending money now can provide higher returns in the future.
Planting Trees to Help Save on Electricity
You can use nature to help improve the performance of your home. Your home’s cooling needs are largely affected by the heat that enters your home.
Using Energy Star Appliances to Reduce your Electricity Bill
Energy Star is a government program managed by the Department of Energy (see EnergyStar.Gov) that certifies appliances and even homes to a higher standard.
Save Hot Water and Save on your Electric Bill
If you live in one of the areas that is experiencing drought conditions now, then you’re probably already taking measures to save water. But had you considered that by using less hot water you’re also saving energy and money to heat the water?
Texas Electricity on Squidoo
Most of the companies I researched wanted me to sign a long term contract that would cost me a penalty and could have forced me to pay higher electricity rates if the prices came down.
January 2008
4 Tips to Save on Electricity
It seems that every winter the cost of electricity goes up, this is true whether you live in the northern colder areas or the southern warmer areas. No matter where you live winter electricity rates kick in and you face higher than normal electric bills.
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