People who first drove their cars with every aerodynamic advantage in mind, while shifting into neutral to use only the power of gravity to propel their vehicle down every hill, were among the pioneers to lay claim to the nickname of "hypermiler". They understood the importance of reducing the mass of their car, so they removed spare tires, … [Read More...]
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Know How to Get the Most Cash for Your Old Smartphone
I'm sure you're like most cell phone owners, you try to find a balance between upgrading and holding on to your "old" device. But, there is also the appeal and pull of upgrading to the latest and greatest tech devices, too. With the release of … [Continue Reading...]
How Solar Energy System Owners use Net Metering to get Paid
What if you could sell your electricity to the utility company instead of getting a bill from them, and benefit the environment at the same time by producing a clean source of energy? Sounds like a good deal, right. Well, net metering allows owners … [Continue Reading...]
What is a Smart Meter and How do I get One?
A smart meter is an electricity meter, the device found on the outside of your home or business. It tells the power company how much electricity you have used for a given month. The key difference in a smart meter, is that it communicates directly … [Continue Reading...]
Green Jobs – Saving Energy and the Environment
While many politicians focus on “green jobs,” such as solar power developers or wind farm installers, many other types of green jobs exist as well. One set of such jobs are those in the energy efficiency industry. These jobs, such as energy auditing … [Continue Reading...]
Are you Crazy to want a Battery Backup system for your Solar Panels?
Besides the energy savings, one of the biggest benefits for photovoltaic solar panels is the fact that they often create more energy than your home uses, especially during the day when you’re not home. However, selling electricity to the power … [Continue Reading...]
Old, broken down Hot Water Heater? Choose wisely.
Once upon a time, there were few choices when it came to replacing an old or broken hot water heater. The decision process had to do only with whether your home was entirely electric or gas powered. Today, though, you have a few different choices … [Continue Reading...]
Need Light? – The Solatube Smart LED brings Free Sunshine to You
As humans, we’re naturally drawn to the sun. Not only do we love the warm feeling, but it actually helps us process vitamin D and boosts our mood. Unfortunately, most of us spend the majority of our lives indoors. This doesn’t just kill our tans, … [Continue Reading...]
3 Top Performing Energy Saving Apps for the iPhone, iPad and iPod
There's nothing more frustrating than constantly getting a low battery indication on your iPhone, iPad or iPod. If you've always got to be tethered to your computer, wall outlet or car charger, it completely defeats the purpose of having these great … [Continue Reading...]
DIY Home Solar Installation Checklist: You can do it!
In a previous article we looked at a simple DIY solar panel system that could get the average home powered up with solar, using a modular installation kit. While calling it DIY is completely accurate, it is important to consider that the installation … [Continue Reading...]
4 More Creative Ways to Save on Gas
With high gas prices across the country, we're all looking for ways to save money on our gas. If you're not happy with your bill at the pump, here are 4 creative ways to cut down on the amount of money you have to dish out on gas. Buy a New(er) … [Continue Reading...]
Fight Back! Choose this Weapon in your War against Energy Waste
Your home or building is surrounded on all sides by the forces of nature that want to steal the heating and cooling energy from your structure. Easily turn the tide in this battle, by turning energy waste into energy savings. Fight back these energy … [Continue Reading...]