On the surface, a greenhouse can be considered an environmentally-friendly architectural structure as it stands due to the protective environment it provides for various types of plants. They serve to optimize plant growth by trapping heat and providing light in winter months, stabilizing unreliable water supplies, preventing withering with controlled cooling in summer months, and [...]
In today’s world, energy efficiency and technology go hand in hand. With technological advances becoming more and more user friendly, it’s easier for businesses to incorporate them and to use them to manage their energy resources. From hardware to software, quite a few different types of energy efficiency technology are playing vital roles in businesses [...]
The presence of electronics in the consumer world continues to grow with the release of new and upgraded versions of devices every few months. It’s quite common for people to own multiple electronics, interchanging devices throughout the day and draining the battery life in each. These electronics and their corresponding chargers do not seem to [...]
Owning a home is the “American Dream” but it doesn’t always feel that way, does it? Besides your mortgage and insurance, you have to worry about all the other bills a house comes with, like water and electricity. Saving money in this day and age has become even more of a priority. If you’ve been [...]
If you’ve scoured the internet for energy saving tips, you may have come across this one: change your air filter regularly. Every air conditioning company emphasizes that air filters need to be changed once a month. This is especially mandatory in the summer months when you use your air conditioner the most. Benefits Your Home [...]
Energy efficiency isn’t a new concept, but every single year there seems to be a new advance in the area. Light emitting diodes, or what you know as LEDs, for example, aren’t new but their prices continue to drop and more and more people are using them. And why not? Some LEDs have a lifespan [...]
The kitchen has long been the symbol of family gatherings and welcoming aromas. For many, this can be the busiest, most used space in their home. With this in mind, doesn’t it deserve to operate more efficiently? We think so! This blog breaks down just a few tips to make your kitchen work for you…for [...]
What do you tend to shop for when buying a new computer? Speed, power, screen size? That’s normal but what about how energy efficient it is? Consider this: if all computers sold in the U.S. met ENERGY STAR requirements, energy savings would grow to $1.8 billion each year, reducing greenhouse gas emissions equal to those [...]
Today, many people are looking for ways to be environmentally friendly because they realize the importance of having a safe and livable environment for future generations. “Going Green” isn’t just for your residence – you can apply the same ideas at your place of work! Get others in on the act and you will see [...]