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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Fracking: Cheap Energy Boom or Environmental Catastrophe?
Fracking, also known as hydraulic fracturing, is a horizontal drilling technique that extracts natural gas and oil from shale, a fine-grained, sedimentary rock formation made up of mud, mixed with particles of clay and minerals. The process has been … [Continue Reading...]
What is Energy Efficiency?
Being energy efficient means reducing the use of electricity, natural gas and other energy sources, while still providing the same level and quality of service. For example, an energy efficient car engine can provide more miles per gallon of gas, … [Continue Reading...]
Solar Company Eclipsing the Competition
With the rise in solar panel installations across the US, new companies seem to be coming into the market at a staggering clip. Finding the right company with the experience, expertise, customer service and flexible purchasing options, can be hard … [Continue Reading...]
Gift Guide to Saving Our Planet!
If you have an opportunity to show your love for friends and family, why wouldn't you give them a gift that has the power to make the world a better place? These innovative gifts have the ability to showcase the potential of an emerging technology, … [Continue Reading...]
AM Conservation Group Product Review: Energy Conservation Kit ECK-153
Conserving energy is a breeze with this Energy and Water Saving Kit… Conserving electricity, heat and water is a major concern for most homeowners for both environmental and financial considerations. To reduce the waste of energy and water in your … [Continue Reading...]
Why are Lithium Ion Batteries Exploding?
If you pay attention to headlines it's likely that you've seen that Li-ion or "lithium" batteries are causing big problems with the Samsung Note 7 phone. The issue has become so serious, that airlines are banning the use of the phone on flights and … [Continue Reading...]
Cool Eco Friendly Gifts & Gadgets under $20
We found these neat, eco-friendly holiday gifts and gadgets under $20, some even as low as $3 bucks. These green product picks are great for anyone that likes gadgets and saving money. SE Battery Tester $2.95How does anyone know if all … [Continue Reading...]
Chuck Wasteful Bulbs – 3 LED Flood Lights to Save Energy
Flood lights(recessed lights) are sometimes the only lighting options for certain areas of your home or are ideal to enhance the look in certain rooms. Whether you want to emphasize a particular item or an area of your home, there are a variety to … [Continue Reading...]
XTG Premium Solar Charger: Portable Power from the Sun
The XTG Premium Solar Charger is a portable power storage unit that can make it easier and cheaper for you to charge a variety of devices, such as cell phones, iPods or other electronic gadgets. This charger is perfect if you're on the road and need … [Continue Reading...]
No Pests, No Dirt, No Worries…Bring the Garden Indoors!
You probably make eating fresh and healthy food a priority, but that's not always an easy goal to live by. While we all know that fresh vegetables are an important part of any healthy diet, most of the time it's hard to find out where our fresh … [Continue Reading...]
Solar Power: From Outer Space to the Top of Your Roof
Interest in solar power is really heating up these days. It has a huge potential to provide us with a cleaner, renewable form of green energy. With some challenges still in it's path, like cost per kWh(kilowatt hour) compared to … [Continue Reading...]
Time to make the switch?: Converting from oil to gas heat
As a homeowner with oil heating, you may want to stop wasting energy and money by replacing your old oil furnace with a new, high efficiency natural gas unit. Many homeowners who currently use oil to heat their homes are making the switch to natural … [Continue Reading...]