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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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...]
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...]
Trek Transport+ : Electric Pedal Powered Cargo Hauler
With the price of a gallon of gas at or near peak levels and congestion rising on our highways, a move towards an electric bike could be a huge energy and money saving switch for many people, as well as a way towards less congested, less polluted … [Continue Reading...]
Will Solar Crash the Power Grid?
The ever decreasing costs of "going green" are incredibly encouraging to the millions of home and business owners who want to radically shrink the size of their carbon footprint and reduce or eliminate their energy bills. Today, we have so many … [Continue Reading...]
Mr. Beams Remote Controlled Battery Powered Motion Sensing LED Path Light Review
Mr. Beams MB542 Remote Controlled Battery Powered Motion Sensing LED Path Lights are perfect for providing your home with yard security and plenty of lighting around your fence, deck, pool, garden, shrubs, flower beds and walkways. The lights have … [Continue Reading...]
Should You Wait for the Cost of Solar Panels to get Cheaper?
The promise of free solar power generated on top of every roof in America, has been a long time coming. But now, it’s finally here and living up to its promise of providing energy from the sun to record numbers of homes and businesses. Since 1979 … [Continue Reading...]
Kill A Watt EZ Review – Energy Saving Monitor
One area of expenses in the current economy that people look at cutting is energy costs. The “Kill A Watt EZ” by P3 International is a device that helps households and business do just that. The Kill A Watt is an energy usage monitor that plugs into … [Continue Reading...]
6 Hot Energy Saving Tips for the Cold Winter Months
When the weather turns cold, it can be tempting to crank up the heat in order to stay warm. However, this will not only lead to wasted energy but will also contribute to higher utility bills and a long term negative impact on the environment. … [Continue Reading...]
Dream of building a Tiny House? – You’ll need a plan…
If you want to fulfill your tiny house dream by building a home with your own hands, then you’re going to need a great plan. When you’re possibly creating a whole house that's the size of a typical bedroom, you don’t have much wiggle room for wasted … [Continue Reading...]
Belkin’s WeMo Home Automation Switch: Are we Lighting the Whole Neighborhood?
Belkin's WeMo Home Automation Switch + Motion Sensor Kit is an innovative new development in the world of home energy automation and control. This kit virtually eliminates any need to flip switches or press buttons to turn appliances or lighting on … [Continue Reading...]
Be an Energy Saving Hero to your Community, Group, Neighbors, or even your entire Town
Wouldn't it be great if you could make a huge impact on the energy savings of a large group of people or even your entire town? Your efforts could change the lives of hundreds or thousands of people by helping them save money, reduce green house … [Continue Reading...]
Fuel Neighbor Envy with Stunning LED Light Strips
LEDs have truly revolutionized the way we use light. Light emitting diodes don’t just look better, they also provide durable, long-lasting, versatile, energy saving light. If you’re in the market to add some brilliant indoor or outdoor lighting … [Continue Reading...]