Energy Savings Solution

Is your electric bill a bit of a mystery? Has it been a while since you saw an electric after going paperless? Are you concerned about higher bills during the summer? Electric bills are very useful tools for people who live in deregulated areas if you’re ready to switch suppliers and want to compare plans. Decoding your electric bill can also help you understand how you use energy during the… ...

Energy efficiency is one of those buzzwords you hear everywhere, but are you sure you know what it means? And what if it doesn’t refer to a certain thing in particular? Or if it’s up for interpretation? Let’s explore the concept of energy efficiency and what it really means. Energy Efficiency at the Basic Level The simplest way of defining energy efficiency is the act of improving energy use. Essentially… ...

What if you could know exactly where you’re wasting energy and which improvements would boost energy efficiency the most? Well, that’s exactly what a home energy audit can do.   Getting an energy audit is good for your home, your wallet, and the environment. It doesn’t take much time to do, but the effects can be felt for years. Let’s take a look at how an energy audit is conducted… ...

The U.S. hasn’t always been that great at recycling, but we’re getting better. During WWII Americans were very conscious about waste and about 25% of it was reused or recycled. But things went the wayside soon after. During the 1960s recycling was at its lowest point at just 7.7%. In 1980, 15 million tons of waste was recycled. Fast forward to 2012 and we now recycle 87 million tons of… ...

Spring is on its way, which means cleaning is around the corner. These days it’s reasonable for people to question the safety of cleaning products. Some of the products that are made to clean the home actually lower air quality and dirty up the environment – two things that certainly don’t align with a green lifestyle. Living green means making cleaner choices every day. Using green products for your spring… ...