electricity Archives - RecycleNation

Green Resolution: Start with Small, Sustainable Changes

Maggie Wehri — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 00:07:43 +0000

This year is all about planning daily tasks more efficiently.

The post Green Resolution: Start with Small, Sustainable Changes appeared first on RecycleNation.

Green Resolution: Suck Vampire Power Out of 2013

Dani Villalobos — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 22:20:35 +0000

My green resolution: Cut back the extra drain standby power has on the environment and my wallet.

The post Green Resolution: Suck Vampire Power Out of 2013 appeared first on RecycleNation.

Exposing the Electrical Vampire in Your House

joeypapa — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:44:08 +0000

There’s a very simple way to save hundreds of dollars every year and help save the planet. The catch? You have to unplug your unused electronics and make good use of the ones that are plugged in.

The post Exposing the Electrical Vampire in Your House appeared first on RecycleNation.

Energy Star: A Comprehensive Overview

joeypapa — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:09:47 +0000

Surely you’ve noticed by now the little star emblem on many electronics and appliances. This emblem is the seal of the Energy Star program that promotes conservation and a healthy environment.

The post Energy Star: A Comprehensive Overview appeared first on RecycleNation.

Energy Star Soars for Savings

meganreilly — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:06:22 +0000

In lieu of the push toward environmental sustainability, as well as the need to save every penny, the demand and use of the Energy Star program is skyrocketing.

The post Energy Star Soars for Savings appeared first on RecycleNation.

Conserve with Solar Energy

joeypapa — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:02:52 +0000

Solar panels for the home are coming down in price as the demand for them rises, and both local and federal government tax incentives help alleviate cost.

The post Conserve with Solar Energy appeared first on RecycleNation.

Is Central Air More Energy Efficient Than Window Units?

laurenkelley — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:14:45 +0000

My electric bill is slightly lower per square foot with central air than it was when I lived in an apartment with a window unit (which, I have to add, was a new Energy Star appliance).

The post Is Central Air More Energy Efficient Than Window Units? appeared first on RecycleNation.

Do You Have the SUV of the TV World?

laurenkelley — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:10:42 +0000

My TV is great for watching movies and high-definition TV shows, but how much electricity is it taking just to run the thing? The answer is, probably a lot — but not as much as some TVs.

The post Do You Have the SUV of the TV World? appeared first on RecycleNation.

What’s the Big Deal with Energy Star Products?

joeypapa — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:15:54 +0000

So, you go to shop for new gadgets, devices and appliances and you see Energy Star labels everywhere, but you don’t know what they mean. You may know you’re making a good choice for the environment and for your electric bill, but what’s the big deal?

The post What’s the Big Deal with Energy Star Products? appeared first on RecycleNation.