From the American Energy Society: The Trump administration is looking into shutting down Energy Star, a 25-year-old voluntary regulatory program run by the EPA. Launched in 1992, Energy Star sets efficiency standards in more than 70 product categories, including appliances, …
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Conserving electricity in a household has two major benefits: you get to decrease your utility bill, and you get to minimize your carbon footprint, effectively aiding in the preservation of the environment. Sounds like a great deal? That’s because it …
From Guest Blogger Lillian Connors: Rethinking Residential Electricity Use Read More »
It’s hardly news that the Trump administration is doing its level damnedest to dismantle the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). And it’s easy to guess why, given the president’s chummy relationship with the entrenched energy interests, which have traditionally fought …
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It appears that the Trump administration will not let up on its war against the environment until the very last attempt to protect our natural ecosystems is repealed. On the chopping block this week is Energy Star program, established in …
Home energy is costly for consumers. The average American household spends about $2,100 per year on energy bills. Creating a green home truly revolves around the idea of reducing, reusing, and recycling. Reducing energy consumption is an important way to …
To save money while running a business in the winter, you must implement procedures to reduce your energy costs. For example, by contacting your local utility, you can gather great information about rebates and incentives that are available in your …
The past decade has seen an energy revolution. Everything is becoming more and more efficient, appliances included. That means they take less of your energy bill and are friendly to the environment. But do the savings behind this new efficiency …
‘Save the environment’ is the slogan that most citizens across the globe have been harping on and trying their every bit to save the world by putting their own contributions. ‘Go Green’ campaigns have found strong roots among nations all …
From Guest Blogger Melanie: Five Ways to Save Money Going Green Read More »
Khosla Ventures recently led a round of $5 million in financing for Bidgely, a smart grid start-up that “disaggregates” data from a customer’s smart meter. Now, for instance, household members can be told, “That old refrigerator is costing you $148 …
If you haven’t jumped on the green bandwagon yet, it’s time to start. Small changes can really add up and make a huge difference in our environment. Benefits of going green go further than just protecting the environment, though. Going …
From Guest Blogger Sarah Brooks: Time for My Office to Go Green? Read More »
