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There is a debate in the home energy community over what to do if given the choice between using a microwave oven to cook versus a gas powered range. My obvious advice is this: it really depends on what is being cooked and how much is being prepared. All meals are not created equally.
Once you use CFL’s – you’ll be hooked. They look almost the same as normal bulbs (if you get the right ones) and use 75% less energy. They they have their limitations that you should be aware of. That said, there are some place you should never place CFL’s. Rooms that have high humidity where […]
In other words, what is the single biggest user of electricity in a typical home? Appliance % Usage Refrigerator 13.00% Air Conditioning 12.00% Electric Water Heating 11.00% Space heaters 11.00% Lighting 9.00% TV’s 3.00% (Source: US Department of Energy) As you can see, a typical sized single family home uses more electricity to run a […]
This is a lazy man’s dream. Having the lights turn on and off with no effort or action on your part to me is absolutely amazing, and perfect. Place commonly used lights, like lamps in the living room, on simple timers. You can program them to turn on automatically at a certain time, and more […]
Whether you are planning to live “off the grid†and free yourself from energy bills or just “kick back†and enjoy lower energy bills, the first step is always to understand your home’s energy usage and employ good old fashioned energy conservation techniques. The reason for this is simple – you can not be charged […]
Keep in mind that every single thing that gets plugged in uses energy. In fact, many use energy even when they are not “turned onâ€. For example, VCRs and many electronics such as TVs and cable boxes still use energy even though they are turned off. Additionally, computers in “power save†mode are still using […]