Going green is all the rage these days, but there’s nothing new or trendy about spending less money on home energy needs. The latest home heating and air conditioning units, as well as water heaters, are more energy efficient than ever – helping soften the impact on the environment as well as a homeowner’s wallet. “Energy [...]
Over the years I have collected more than my share of gardening books. But with space running out on my bookshelves, I have become more discerning. No more pretty books for me – I want usable information! So when I saw the cover of Sue Reed’s book, Energy-Wise Landscape Design: A New Approach for your [...]
This article is about the need for energy effiency testing
Nowhere is energy efficiency more of a trend than in the electric utility industry. The current push is for utilities to find ways to help customers use less energy. This ultimately translates into less demand on natural resources used to fuel the production of electricity. And it helps delay the need to build new power [...]
Are you ready to go beyond the “small steps” to go green? If you’re like many energy conscious consumers, you’ve already switched to CFL light bulbs or better yet, LED lights. You’ve installed a programmable thermostat. And your appliances are all Energy Star rated. It’s true… small steps really do add up. But maybe you’re [...]