Easy Eco Project: Count Summer Fireflies In Your Backyard
When you think of summer as a kid, it’s easy to picture the nighttime romps through the backyard, catching fireflies in a jar and then setting them free. Fireflies seem to be the epitome of summertime memories for many people, myself included.
The sad news is that firefly populations are on the decline, and scientists aren’t [...]
What To Look For When Buying An Energy Efficient Hot Water Heater
According to the U.S. Department of Energy (USDE), hot water heating is the third largest energy expense in our home. It typically accounts for 12% of our monthly utility bills, and Energy Star puts that number closer to 15%-20%.
If you’re shopping around for a new hot water heater, then it’s really going to pay off in [...]
What To Look For When Buying Energy Efficient Lighting
According to Popular Mechanics, the average American home has 45 light bulbs.
That’s a heck of a lot of energy that’s being used to light our homes. The good news is that CFL bulbs and other energy efficient lighting has come a long way since the early 1990s when they were dim and outrageously expensive. And [...]
What To Look For When Buying Energy Star Air Conditioners
When summertime hits, most people can’t live without their air conditioners. But what many people don’t think about is the enormous amount of greenhouse gasses that air conditioners put into our atmosphere.
Energy Star states that if every room conditioner sold was Energy Star qualified, it would prevent 800 million pounds of greenhouse gas emissions annually. [...]
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