Category: Efficiency

With all of us on an energy-saving mission to reduce our household running costs as well as reduce the impact on the environment, it can be difficult to know what to do to save electricity.  The tips provided here was written …

From Guest Blogger Sam Conway: The Difference Between LED and Halogen Home Lighting Read More »

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Until the last quarter of the nineteenth Century, the use of electrical power had only a very few functions within American industry and commerce. However, with Thomas Edison’s invention of the first electric light bulb featuring a long-lasting filament in …

A Historical Look at Lighting Efficiency Read More »

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There’s nothing quite as frustrating as high energy bills. An energy inefficient home can also help contribute to pollution and global warming. Many home owners may be looking for new ways to make their homes more energy efficient. One part …

From Guest Blogger Lizzie Weakly: How to Make your Home Plumbing More Energy Efficient Read More »

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With today’s soaring electricity price, tough economic climates and global warming concerns, farmers seek to streamline efficiencies to create savings. We live in a world where energy can no longer be taken for granted and so putting an effective energy …

From Guest Blogger Jayde Ferguson: How to Carry Out a Farm Energy Audit Read More »

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The winter weather is upon us. January and February tend to be the worst months for most people. Old Man Winter shows his furry during the Winter Season, and many are left with the bills to prove he was here. …

From Guest Blogger Lizzie Weakly: How to Maintain Home Energy Efficiency During the Winter Read More »

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Millions of households each year consider the benefits of converting their home to propane. Propane can be used to power nearly everything in a home, including furnaces, heaters and appliances. Understanding how propane can boost your home’s energy efficiency will …

From Guest Blogger Lizzie Weakly: Understanding How Propane can Boost your Home’s Energy Efficiency Read More »

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Plumbing isn’t something a lot of homeowners like to think about that often. The only time they tend to worry about it is when a serious malfunction requires hiring a plumber. However, your plumbing can affect a lot more than …

From Guest Blogger Lizzie Weakly: Four Ways Your Plumbing Affects Your Home’s Energy-Efficiency Read More »

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For some, winter is a time when all you want to do is just stay indoors and keep warm. The days are not only colder, but shorter, with considerably less sunlight than other seasons. Yet, the sun does shine, and …

From Guest Blogger Brooke Chapman: Let There Be Light–How to Get More Natural Rays in the Dead of winter Read More »

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The time when most homes’ energy bills tend to sky rocket is during the winter. Heating is certainly needed during those cold winter months. People are also usually forced to spend more time inside when frost bite and hypothermia are …

From a Guest Blogger: Seven Energy-Efficient Tips for your Home this Winter Read More »

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In today’s every changing world, it is clear that saving energy and protecting the environment are both important. Doing your part at home will help make planet Earth a safe and healthy place to live, and reduce your carbon footprint. …

From Guest Blogger Brooke Chapman: Green Vibes–Where Can You Save More Energy at Home? Read More »

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