What is Green Building? How does it benefit the home owner? The answer to these questions are explored in this article. [...]
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 Turn down your thermostat Every degree lower in the winter or higher in the summer you put it is a 10 percent decrease on your energy bill.  |
A kitchen is a place where you would find the maximum number of energy and water guzzling appliances. However, simply buying the most efficient appliances will not solve your problems. If you care for the environment and want to begin the change right from your kitchen, you can follow these simple tips to have an eco friendly kitchen. [...] The hot summer months will soon be upon us, and if you are tired of relying on floor fans, an inefficient swamp cooler, or energy-gobbling window air conditioners to help keep you and your family comfortable, this is your year to finally invest in a whisper-quiet and effective central air system. An air conditioning contractor is like any other service technician: there are great ones and then there are those that aren’t so “cool.” Here are some things to look for to help you make sure you choose the very best. [...] Learning how to reduce your electric bill is as simple as unplugging unused appliances in your home! According to the Department of Energy, about 75 percent of the electricity used to power home electronics is consumed while the products are turned off. Why is this? [...] There has been an encouraging trend towards the production, purchase and installation of water heaters that have less impact on our environment, while at the same time providing us with plenty of hot water and huge savings on our utility bills each and every month. What are they, and why are they better? [...] An article outlining five methods for improving energy efficiency in existing buildings. This article specifically focuses on the lowering of gas and electric expenses which often cause strife for modern businesses. [...] Green computing is the new buzzword today. Its origin dates back to 1992 when EPA launched in Energy Star labels. Over the years the term has grown in importance and assumed great significance. The recent news item linking Google search to CO2 emissions caused by single query has further brought this topic in to prominence [...] We have all seen energy costs rise in recent years. Most experts predict that energy costs will keep rising significantly in the future. [...] Utility bill tracking is at the heart of an effective energy management program. Merely comparing utility bills can yield inaccurate indications of the amount of savings from energy management programs due to the unaccounted influence of weather or other factors. Correcting utility bills for weather data will give more accurate representations of savings that were accrued. This paper presents the how and why of weather correction for those who want to become more familiar with the concepts and methodology. [...] When you turn on an electric or gas burner, a good deal of the heat does not go to the pan, but into the air. If you open the oven door, the heat rushes out of the oven and into the air and the oven has to reheat. When you turn off an electric burner, even though the the power is off, heat is still given off and is considered to be wasted. So by strict definition of “energy efficiency” one of the most used appliances in your home just doesn’t measure up. [...] Green living is catching on, and so is the federal government. Tax deductions available on green living expenses have made it more and more possible for people to choose this way of life without being priced out of its options. You can now make green living decisions knowing that some of the costs to do so will be offset by government tax deductions and credits. [...] Global warming is the increase in average temperature of the earth atmosphere and ocean in the recent decades and it is projected continuation due to the buildup of green house gases causing green house effect. The earth’s average temperature is about 33 C warmer that it should be without the green house effect. [...] Today’s utility bill tracking software can deliver excellent results for energy managers who want to gain a comprehensive understanding of utility usage and costs in their facilities. All of the major commercially available utility bill tracking software programs are good at what they do, however, they are distinctly different in functionality and capacity. [...] Every year, the typical energy manager will generate, or receive from management, a fixed energy budget. Throughout the rest of the year, he will be held to this static standard. He may also be asked to save 5% from prior year’s energy usage, or may simply be provided with less money than the prior year. This method is simple for management to understand. Either the energy manager is meeting savings targets or he is not. Unfortunately, this method does not produce a realistic picture of how much energy the energy manager is saving. [...] Learn how energy efficiency pays for itself quickly, saving homeowners, renters and businessowners big money. Energy efficiency can lead to healthier, more comfortable homes. Find out how much energy efficiency can increase the resale value of the home. It’s the best way to avoid the requirement for more baseload power plants and the best place for our governments to put tax dollars for energy savings. [...] |
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