We spend almost one third of our adult lives at work, which is why workplace energy efficiency has a huge impact on our overall carbon footprint. Energy-efficient office solutions drastically cut company’s energy costs and provide great level of employee …
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From Guest Blogger James Timpson: How Much Energy Are You Wasting at Home?
There are two main benefits to lowering our energy usage in the home. First, as we lessen our consumption we reduce our electricity bills. Second, by lowering our carbon footprint we are helping to preserve natural resources.
From Guest Blogger "Sustainafreak": Easily Reduce Your Home’s Heating Usage
Everyone wants to make spending cuts these days, from the government to the average homeowner. Whereas the bills passed through in Parliament may or may not have a direct impact upon your life, making significant changes to your home certainly …
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From Guest Blogger "Sustainafreak": Seven Easy Ways to Make Your Doors & Windows Eco-Friendly
Heat generated in the home can escape through walls, lofts, windows and doors every single day, meaning that all households are losing a large percentage of energy each year. Improving energy efficiency in the home through proper insulation is the …
From Guest Blogger Alex Pejak: Chelmer (Twickenham) – Sustainable Australian Renovation
The west Brisbane suburb of Chelmer experiences more than its fair share of hot and humid days which, when combined with rising electricity prices, make eco-friendly homes designs a priority for most home owners. And it is for this reason …
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From U.K. Guest Blogger Mark Enright: Home Insulation – Is It Worth It?
Insulating your home is one of the most effective steps you can take towards becoming more energy efficient. With energy prices on the rise, it is time to take steps to prevent heat literally leaving through your walls and ceilings. …
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U.S. President Obama's “All-of-the-Above” Energy Strategy
A friend of mine who had made some energy-related suggestions to President Obama just received a very thoughtful and well-written note in response, talking up the “all-of-the-above” strategy. I respond: That’s great. From here, I’d like to see some real …
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For the Home Buyer: An Energy Efficiency “MPG” Sticker
I had breakfast when I was back in New York last week with my friend and colleague Tom Konrad of AltEnergyStocks.com, during which we talked about all the “long-hanging fruit” for reducing the environmental impact associated with generating and consuming energy. …
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