Energy Saving Technology
There has been a good deal of debate about the merits or otherwise of energy saving light bulbs. Whilst they last longer and use less electricity some people complain about the time they take to warm up or about the different quality of light that they provide. The technology is changing though and if you haven’t tried some of the latest bulbs you might be surprised at how good they are.
The Past has Dimmed
Older low energy bulbs tend to be the compact fluorescent (CFL) type. When first introduced these were expensive and bulky. They took a long time to reach full brightness after being switched on, tended to grow dimmer as they grew older and generally weren’t the most stylish of options. The latest versions are smaller and slimmer but still retain the advantages of long life and minimal heat production. They also come in styles similar to older incandescent bulbs so they’ll suit most fittings.
An increasingly popular option now is the halogen bulb. Halogen has been used in car headlights for many years because it provides a bright, white light. However, it’s only just getting a foothold in the domestic environment. You may have encountered halogen spot lamp bulbs but they’re now available in a variety of other styles. They have many of the low energy and long life benefits of CFLs but with the advantage of a brighter light and instant start up without flickering. They also retain consistent brightness throughout their life.
The latest technology is the LED (Light Emitting Diode) bulb. Again this is something that’s been around for a while in other applications – indicator lamps on instrument panels for example and car rear lights. LED bulbs are available in styles that mimic conventional incandescent bulbs. They’re quite expensive but because they use around 90% less energy and last up to 100 times longer they’ll more than pay for themselves over the life of the bulb. They’re available in the traditional bayonet fitting (B22) or the increasingly common E27 screw type. You can also get LED replacements for the familiar fluorescent tube lighting. These have a 50% energy saving over normal tubes with a longer life and flicker free start up. Because LED tubes contain no mercury they’re safer to dispose of at the end of their life too.
A Bright Future
The latest low energy lighting solutions can not only save you electricity, they offer longer life which means you’ll need to replace them less frequently. Developments in technology have overcome the old problems of flickering, dimness and slow start up. They now also come in shapes and styles to suit just about any situation. If you haven’t bought new bulbs for a while now might be a good time to take a closer look at what’s on offer.
Visit the site of a specialist supplier like JB Light Bulbs to see the wide range of low energy options now available.
Showing posts with label Save Money. Show all posts
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Wednesday, 5 December 2012
Tuesday, 10 July 2012
Top 10 Eco-friendly Cars Of Year 2012
With increasing gasoline prices, buying a fuel economy car has become a necessity. Companies are also doing their best to produce cars with not only beautiful interior and exteriors, but the car that also give best miles per gallon (mpg). It is now a myth that only small cars have best mileage. Now even a hybrid sedan car gives you the best mpg that makes them fuel efficient and eco-friendly cars.
Hybrid cars have electric motors that improve the mileage and combined propulsion system of gas engine and electric motor to increase the power. Hybrid cars release CO2 gas at minimum and get lot of tax rebates from government, making them first choice in market. Here is my list of top 10 eco-friendly cars of 2012:
1. Honda Civic Natural Gas
There is no doubt that Honda rules in hybrid car. This car has been awarded has 2012 Green Car of the Year by Green Car Journal. Since gas takes more volume than liquid, even though a small tank of 8 gallons takes a lot of trunk space. Best of a comfort and smooth ride. MPG : City 27 Highway 38 Price starting : $26,0002. Toyota Prius V
This is the only car that has 5 door hatchback with the most economic pricing and fuel mileage. It has all required electronic control system and seven airbags for safety. It comes in three models Prius V Two, Prius V Three and Prius V Five. While Two is the base model, Five is top-of the line. MPG : City: 44 Highway 40 Price starting : $29,9903. Toyota Camry Hybrid
Camry has been all time America’s favorite car with over 3 million hybrid car sold till now. It’s a superb car with great interiors. Take a test drive to get surprised with it. In terms of handling, the Camry is more than competent and is devoid of vices and totally predictable. MPG : City 40 Highway 38 Price starting : $27,5004. Lexus CT 200h
The luxury car is powered by the same method as in the Toyota Prius with luxury features and amenities. With a touch of the button, you can drive the Lexus hybrid in one of four modes: Normal, Sport, ECO, and EV. Thus with a single car you can opt for economic as well as sports version. MPG : City: 43 Highway 40 Price starting : $29,1205. Lincoln MKZ
A ford car offers comfortable, composed handling and enough power. It is good for daily commuting with high fuel efficiency. MPG : City: 41 Highway 36 Price starting : $34,7006. Kia Optima Hybrid
As a full hybrid car, it borrows the drivetrain from Sonata Hybrid 2012 and requires no plug-in charging. Engine automatically shuts when the car is stopped. It falls under affordable midsize car segment. MPG : City 35 Highway 40 Price starting : $25,7007. Chevrolet Volt
It is one of the best cars for daily office commute, which can be charged in less than 4 hours in a standard 12-Volt outlet. MPG : City 35 Highway 40 Price starting : $39,1458. Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
A roomy hybrid sedan with well-equipped cabin generates 206 hp @ 6,000rpm. Thus you can opt for green car without compromising for speed. MPG : City 36 Highway 40 Price starting : $25,7959. Buick LaCrosse
It is one of the best affordable large cars in the market with a fuel-saving eAssist engine. It offers luxury and comfort better than any other car. MPG : City 25 Highway 36 Price Starting : $29,96010. BMW 328i
It is the 4-cylinder engine with great power. You can connect Pandora, Facebook , Twitter and Google search with its integrated applications. MPG : City 20 Highway 24 Price : $34,900Sunday, 24 June 2012
DIY 50mph Electric Bike!
If, like me, you enjoy a good project to stretch yourself, and you're fed up of increasing fuel prices, then this one is definitly for you.
Greg Davey, a vehicle and green enthusiast, has come up with the best idea to beat rising fuel prices, insurance and congestion. He has put together a complete guide telling you step by step how to build your own electric motorbike which can go up to 50mph and holds its charge extremely well.
Even a novice could easily follow this guide with no prior experience as he walks you throughout the entire process. This is a fantastic oppertunity that even comes with a 60 day cashback guarantee, so you have nothing to lose, apart from expensive fuel bills!!
You can find the complete guide Here!
Save On Home Energy
We all know the more obvious ways to save on home energy such as insulation, double-glazing, turning down your thermostat etc. However there are many ways which we overlook on a daily basis. Incorporating all of these 'hidden' methods could see your energy bills slashed by a half! I have fished around the web and found a very comprehensive guide to employing these great tactics to start saving today. All that is needed is a small investment of time to read through and put the methods to use.
This fantastic book can be found Here!
Wednesday, 9 May 2012
47 Tips to Go Green!
Here is an in depth list of 47 ways you can GO GREEN! Most of the tips here are free and relatively easy to employ. So YOU can start to help the earth today. A lot of these tips will help you save money as well as the environment. If you don't have the time to read it all at once you should bookmark this page or subscribe. Share this with your friends so we can reach a wider audience and make a bigger impact!
1. Use public transport when you can. This reduces carbon emissions as well as being a lot cheaper for you.
2. Invest your money in renewable energy. This is a great way to make an impact. Buying solar panels or a wind turbine can be costly, but they pay for themselves in the long run. If you are making more energy than you use, then you can even sell your excess energy back to the grid. However it doesn't have to cost thousands, there are many new technologies that you can create yourself for the cost of a take-out.
See: Energy By Tesla
3. Recycle. Recycling a tin can uses only 4% of the energy it takes to make a new one from scratch. Some scrapyards will even buy your old cans, so get saving!
4. Re-use. This is even better than recycling as no energy is required to re-use a plastic carrier bag for example.
5. Buy green products. For example when shopping pick up a 'bag for life' instead of a plastic carrier bag.
6. Take part in car share schemes. These are beneficial for everyone involved. If your local area does not have car share schemes (a quick Google search to find out), then ask friends or family who go the same way as you.
7. Grow your own crops. You do not have to own a farm. Just plant some fruit or vegetables in your garden and cut your food costs while helping the environment. However be careful when using pesticides as these can harm your local ecosystem.
8. Buy energy efficient appliances. Buy kitchen appliances that are 'energy efficient' and use less energy. This will reduce your electricity bill and your carbon emissions.
9. Don't buy bottled water. It is no different from tap water in most countries. If it is not regulated in your country then buy a cheap filter for your tap.
10. Wash your clothes with cold water. Around 90% of the energy used to power your washing machine is used to heat the water. It is not necessary to heat the water, it is a waste of money and harmful to our environment.
11. If you must drive, de-clutter your car. Taking all the unneccessary items out of your car before driving will reduce the weight of your car. Less weight means less fuel, which means more money for you and less emissions for planet earth. So take that old toolbox out of the boot.
12. Buy locally. Buying food from local suppliers has many benefits. It means there are less trucks transporting things in bulk (releasing emissions in bulk) and it keeps money in your local economy.
13. Line dry your clothes. If the sun is out of course. This means you can reduce your thermostat reducing your energy bills and carbon footprint.
14. Instead of driving to the shop, walk! If it is only down the road then it wouldn't take much effort. This will help you be more green while improving your health and saving you money at the same time!
15. Unplug unused chargers and aplliances at night. This will stop 'phantom' energy. The energy that leaks out of unused appliances without you knowing.
16. Don't leave appliances on standby. This wastes a lot of energy per year and a lot of money for you. Turning appliances off fully when not in use will save more than you think.
17. When printing documents, print double-sided pages. This saves paper which saves trees and money.
18. Switch to renewable energy suppliers. There are many energy suppliers which focus on providing clean energy. Do some research and switch today.
19. Power saving. Use power saving options on your phone, laptop, television etc. Have them shutdown automatically if they are idle or reducing the brightness can reduce energy consumption.
20. Rather than buying a book, reading it once then leaving it to clutter your house, borrow it from your local library. This will save you money as well as re-using.
21. Buy a 'smart eco strip'. These are extension cables that sense when appliances are idle and stop phantom power leakage. These would be especially useful in offices where there are many computers or appliances.
22. Invite your biggest friends round for dinner (which you have made from your own produce. ;) ) and tell them you want to move your fridge away from the oven. Doing so will stop the fridge using excess energy to overcome the heat produced by your oven. This is a very simple tip that will save a lot more energy than you think. As always, reducing your energy consumption means reducing your bill.
23. Invest in a dishwasher. There are multiple benefits to this. Using a dishwasher will use less energy than washing the pots by hand, as well as less water. This mean you save water, energy to heat the excess water and time to wash the pots.
24. Turn down your thermostat. Yes listen to your Nan. Stick on a jumper, turn down the heating and turn down your energy bill.
25. Use the sun wisely. If the sun is out and your house is cold, open your blinds or curtains. This will heat up your home. Meaning your central heating wont have to use as much energy.
26. Check your lightbulbs. If you have incandescent lightbulbs, then your not keeping up with the Jones'. When your old lightbulbs run out, buy compact flourescent bulbs. These use 75% less energy and last up to ten times longer on average. Great tactic to save energy and money!
27. Free-cycle. One mans trash is another mans treasure. If you're going to bin something that you think someone else could use, then give it away. What's the harm in free-cycling?
28. Insulate your home. This can be costly but will help you save in the long run. Most heat is lost through the roof of your home, so consider loft insulation. Also if you don't already have double-glazed windows, then I highly recommend you invest. A quick Google search will point you in the right direction.
See: Home Improvements To Conserve Energy
29. Turn off the lights. Sounds pretty obvious and patronizing, but lots of people forget. Make it your goal to turn off the lights if you're not in the room.
30. Even better, use candles where appropriate. The candlelight might even raise the romance of the self produced meal with your partner. ;)
31. Take a shower instead of the bath. If you must get a bath however, share the water with your partner. Taking a quick shower will use only a small percentage of the energy used to run a bath, saving you energy and money.
32. Instead of buying CDs, download music online. It is usually cheaper for you and always better for the environment.
33. Don't watch television everyday. Play games with your family such as monopoly etc. This will also help you to bond with your family even better. Preferably go out with your family to a natural tourist area. The Lake District in the UK is a good example.
34. If you drink beer, don't buy cans. Buying glass bottled beer is much more efficient for the environment. Just make sure you recycle when your done.
35. Donate cash to green causes. Preferably in your local area. This means you are keeping money in your local economy and helping the environment. You may find your money has been used to build more green spaces in your local area which you can use! Again, a Google search will get you there.
36. Donate to charity clothes shops. This is great because it is reusing and for a good cause.
37. Use solar powered chargers. If a wind turbine or solar panels aren't right for you just yet there are many smaller renewable appliances you can buy. 'Changers' solar charger is a great example.
38. Eat lower on the food chain. Eating meat is not sustainable for our current rising population. Energy is lost as we move up the trophic levels of the food chain. Eating vegetables is the best way to help the environment, however you must get your daily protein as it is imperative for good health. Check with a nutrition before changing your current diet as it is a very complex subject.
39. Keep your car tires inflated. This will help you use less petrol saving money and reducing carbon emissions.
40. Reduce consumption. Do you really need that new fuel guzzling 4x4? Buy an efficient vehicle unless you live in the middle of the grand canyon.
41. Look for fair trade labels. Usually fair trade products have a lower impact on the environment and reward the local producers fairly.
42. Drive at the speed limit. Not only is it dangerous to break the speed limit, yet it also uses more fuel and releases more emissions.
43. Driving in higher gears can also reduce fuel consumption. Therefore reducing emissions and saving money
44. Ask your boss to see if you can work from home. This may not be suitable for everybody but it would reduce travel costs for those of you that can.
45. Use your microwave where appropriate. It is more efficient than using the oven, saving energy and money.
46. The best thing you could do for the environment, with the littlest effort, is to share this post with your friends/family/followers to spread the word and make the biggest impact possible.
47. Subscribe to this blog for more advice on going green and information about what you can do to help and prevent climate change.
Bonus Tip!
Join our team and become a Guest Poster!
If you have any questions about any ideas listed here please leave a comment. Also I would like to hear any more ideas you might have so leave a comment.
:-) Stay Green!
1. Use public transport when you can. This reduces carbon emissions as well as being a lot cheaper for you.
2. Invest your money in renewable energy. This is a great way to make an impact. Buying solar panels or a wind turbine can be costly, but they pay for themselves in the long run. If you are making more energy than you use, then you can even sell your excess energy back to the grid. However it doesn't have to cost thousands, there are many new technologies that you can create yourself for the cost of a take-out.
See: Energy By Tesla
3. Recycle. Recycling a tin can uses only 4% of the energy it takes to make a new one from scratch. Some scrapyards will even buy your old cans, so get saving!
4. Re-use. This is even better than recycling as no energy is required to re-use a plastic carrier bag for example.
5. Buy green products. For example when shopping pick up a 'bag for life' instead of a plastic carrier bag.
6. Take part in car share schemes. These are beneficial for everyone involved. If your local area does not have car share schemes (a quick Google search to find out), then ask friends or family who go the same way as you.
7. Grow your own crops. You do not have to own a farm. Just plant some fruit or vegetables in your garden and cut your food costs while helping the environment. However be careful when using pesticides as these can harm your local ecosystem.
8. Buy energy efficient appliances. Buy kitchen appliances that are 'energy efficient' and use less energy. This will reduce your electricity bill and your carbon emissions.
9. Don't buy bottled water. It is no different from tap water in most countries. If it is not regulated in your country then buy a cheap filter for your tap.
10. Wash your clothes with cold water. Around 90% of the energy used to power your washing machine is used to heat the water. It is not necessary to heat the water, it is a waste of money and harmful to our environment.
11. If you must drive, de-clutter your car. Taking all the unneccessary items out of your car before driving will reduce the weight of your car. Less weight means less fuel, which means more money for you and less emissions for planet earth. So take that old toolbox out of the boot.
12. Buy locally. Buying food from local suppliers has many benefits. It means there are less trucks transporting things in bulk (releasing emissions in bulk) and it keeps money in your local economy.
13. Line dry your clothes. If the sun is out of course. This means you can reduce your thermostat reducing your energy bills and carbon footprint.
14. Instead of driving to the shop, walk! If it is only down the road then it wouldn't take much effort. This will help you be more green while improving your health and saving you money at the same time!
15. Unplug unused chargers and aplliances at night. This will stop 'phantom' energy. The energy that leaks out of unused appliances without you knowing.
16. Don't leave appliances on standby. This wastes a lot of energy per year and a lot of money for you. Turning appliances off fully when not in use will save more than you think.
17. When printing documents, print double-sided pages. This saves paper which saves trees and money.
18. Switch to renewable energy suppliers. There are many energy suppliers which focus on providing clean energy. Do some research and switch today.
19. Power saving. Use power saving options on your phone, laptop, television etc. Have them shutdown automatically if they are idle or reducing the brightness can reduce energy consumption.
20. Rather than buying a book, reading it once then leaving it to clutter your house, borrow it from your local library. This will save you money as well as re-using.
21. Buy a 'smart eco strip'. These are extension cables that sense when appliances are idle and stop phantom power leakage. These would be especially useful in offices where there are many computers or appliances.
22. Invite your biggest friends round for dinner (which you have made from your own produce. ;) ) and tell them you want to move your fridge away from the oven. Doing so will stop the fridge using excess energy to overcome the heat produced by your oven. This is a very simple tip that will save a lot more energy than you think. As always, reducing your energy consumption means reducing your bill.
23. Invest in a dishwasher. There are multiple benefits to this. Using a dishwasher will use less energy than washing the pots by hand, as well as less water. This mean you save water, energy to heat the excess water and time to wash the pots.
24. Turn down your thermostat. Yes listen to your Nan. Stick on a jumper, turn down the heating and turn down your energy bill.
25. Use the sun wisely. If the sun is out and your house is cold, open your blinds or curtains. This will heat up your home. Meaning your central heating wont have to use as much energy.
26. Check your lightbulbs. If you have incandescent lightbulbs, then your not keeping up with the Jones'. When your old lightbulbs run out, buy compact flourescent bulbs. These use 75% less energy and last up to ten times longer on average. Great tactic to save energy and money!
27. Free-cycle. One mans trash is another mans treasure. If you're going to bin something that you think someone else could use, then give it away. What's the harm in free-cycling?
28. Insulate your home. This can be costly but will help you save in the long run. Most heat is lost through the roof of your home, so consider loft insulation. Also if you don't already have double-glazed windows, then I highly recommend you invest. A quick Google search will point you in the right direction.
See: Home Improvements To Conserve Energy
29. Turn off the lights. Sounds pretty obvious and patronizing, but lots of people forget. Make it your goal to turn off the lights if you're not in the room.
30. Even better, use candles where appropriate. The candlelight might even raise the romance of the self produced meal with your partner. ;)
31. Take a shower instead of the bath. If you must get a bath however, share the water with your partner. Taking a quick shower will use only a small percentage of the energy used to run a bath, saving you energy and money.
32. Instead of buying CDs, download music online. It is usually cheaper for you and always better for the environment.
33. Don't watch television everyday. Play games with your family such as monopoly etc. This will also help you to bond with your family even better. Preferably go out with your family to a natural tourist area. The Lake District in the UK is a good example.
34. If you drink beer, don't buy cans. Buying glass bottled beer is much more efficient for the environment. Just make sure you recycle when your done.
35. Donate cash to green causes. Preferably in your local area. This means you are keeping money in your local economy and helping the environment. You may find your money has been used to build more green spaces in your local area which you can use! Again, a Google search will get you there.
36. Donate to charity clothes shops. This is great because it is reusing and for a good cause.
37. Use solar powered chargers. If a wind turbine or solar panels aren't right for you just yet there are many smaller renewable appliances you can buy. 'Changers' solar charger is a great example.
38. Eat lower on the food chain. Eating meat is not sustainable for our current rising population. Energy is lost as we move up the trophic levels of the food chain. Eating vegetables is the best way to help the environment, however you must get your daily protein as it is imperative for good health. Check with a nutrition before changing your current diet as it is a very complex subject.
39. Keep your car tires inflated. This will help you use less petrol saving money and reducing carbon emissions.
40. Reduce consumption. Do you really need that new fuel guzzling 4x4? Buy an efficient vehicle unless you live in the middle of the grand canyon.
41. Look for fair trade labels. Usually fair trade products have a lower impact on the environment and reward the local producers fairly.
42. Drive at the speed limit. Not only is it dangerous to break the speed limit, yet it also uses more fuel and releases more emissions.
43. Driving in higher gears can also reduce fuel consumption. Therefore reducing emissions and saving money
44. Ask your boss to see if you can work from home. This may not be suitable for everybody but it would reduce travel costs for those of you that can.
45. Use your microwave where appropriate. It is more efficient than using the oven, saving energy and money.
46. The best thing you could do for the environment, with the littlest effort, is to share this post with your friends/family/followers to spread the word and make the biggest impact possible.
47. Subscribe to this blog for more advice on going green and information about what you can do to help and prevent climate change.
Bonus Tip!
Join our team and become a Guest Poster!
If you have any questions about any ideas listed here please leave a comment. Also I would like to hear any more ideas you might have so leave a comment.
:-) Stay Green!
Monday, 30 April 2012
Home Improvements to Conserve Energy
There are plenty of people in the world who want to conserve energy. Whether they do it to save the environment or to save money, they are generally employing the most popular tactics, such as turning off lights and lowering their thermostats.
While there are plenty of everyday tactics you can employ to conserve energy, there are plenty of other ways to conserve that are not as well known. Some of these tactics include making home improvements. Though some people may not want to (or might not be able to afford to) remodel their home or make improvements, doing the following improvements will help ensure that you are doing your part to conserve as much energy as possible.
Use good insulation.
Insulating your walls and your ceilings with an energy-efficient insulation will help you conserve a great deal of energy. Most old homes are not properly insulated—and some may not be insulated at all. While insulation can last for a very long time, it does not last forever.
If you are remodeling a room in your home, take the extra step to remove the walls and replace your insulation. There are many different types of insulation, but the best insulation to conserve energy would be spray foam insulation. This is more expensive up front, but the cost and energy savings over the years make up for it.
Replace your windows.
If you have old windows in your home, you are losing a great deal of heat during the winter months. If heat is constantly escaping your home, this forces your furnace to work overtime to keep pumping heat throughout the house. Old or single-pane windows need to be replaced with double-pane windows. Again, these energy-efficient windows will be more expensive, but they will help lower your energy bills.
Repaint your house.
If you live in colder climates, you should paint your house a darker color. The darker color will attract the sun to warm your house naturally. If you live in a warmer climate, use light colors on the outside of your house. This will repel the sun and keep your house cooler on the inside. If you live in warmer climates, you can also plant trees that will block your home from the sun. This extra bit of shade will keep the sun from beating down on your house and making it toasty.
Replace your roof.
Wooden Eco House example.
If you have an old roof on your house, energy can be escaping, and you could be losing heat. If it's been a long time since your roof was replaced, or if you notice severe damage to your roof, you need to replace it. You should also consider putting in an attic vent. Since hot air rises, your attic can become filled with hot air, and if there is no ventilation in your attic, the heat will continue to sit there and eventually make your house warmer. During summer months, this extra heat will force your air conditioner to work overtime to try and cool your house down.
If you want to go the extra mile to conserve energy, make sure to do these home improvements. When you combine these with the other conservation tactics you do on a daily basis, you will really be doing your part to conserve energy and erase your carbon footprint.
While there are plenty of everyday tactics you can employ to conserve energy, there are plenty of other ways to conserve that are not as well known. Some of these tactics include making home improvements. Though some people may not want to (or might not be able to afford to) remodel their home or make improvements, doing the following improvements will help ensure that you are doing your part to conserve as much energy as possible.
Use good insulation.
Insulating your walls and your ceilings with an energy-efficient insulation will help you conserve a great deal of energy. Most old homes are not properly insulated—and some may not be insulated at all. While insulation can last for a very long time, it does not last forever.
If you are remodeling a room in your home, take the extra step to remove the walls and replace your insulation. There are many different types of insulation, but the best insulation to conserve energy would be spray foam insulation. This is more expensive up front, but the cost and energy savings over the years make up for it.
Replace your windows.
If you have old windows in your home, you are losing a great deal of heat during the winter months. If heat is constantly escaping your home, this forces your furnace to work overtime to keep pumping heat throughout the house. Old or single-pane windows need to be replaced with double-pane windows. Again, these energy-efficient windows will be more expensive, but they will help lower your energy bills.
Repaint your house.
If you live in colder climates, you should paint your house a darker color. The darker color will attract the sun to warm your house naturally. If you live in a warmer climate, use light colors on the outside of your house. This will repel the sun and keep your house cooler on the inside. If you live in warmer climates, you can also plant trees that will block your home from the sun. This extra bit of shade will keep the sun from beating down on your house and making it toasty.
Replace your roof.
Wooden Eco House example.
If you have an old roof on your house, energy can be escaping, and you could be losing heat. If it's been a long time since your roof was replaced, or if you notice severe damage to your roof, you need to replace it. You should also consider putting in an attic vent. Since hot air rises, your attic can become filled with hot air, and if there is no ventilation in your attic, the heat will continue to sit there and eventually make your house warmer. During summer months, this extra heat will force your air conditioner to work overtime to try and cool your house down.
If you want to go the extra mile to conserve energy, make sure to do these home improvements. When you combine these with the other conservation tactics you do on a daily basis, you will really be doing your part to conserve energy and erase your carbon footprint.
Thursday, 16 February 2012
Make Money The Eco Way
Have you ever wanted to make money whilst sleeping? If the answer is yes then I suggest you look into renewable energy sources for your home. With a simple small wind turbine on your roof it is possible to generate more energy than you use and even be able to sell this excess energy back to the grid. Add in the possibility of a few solar panels on your roof and the money comes rolling in. Plus you can forget about your expensive electricity bills.
The main reason people overlook this great idea is because they think the money they make will not be worth the initial costs. While it is true that it may take a few years to cover your losses, they do not realise that after this they will have an extra source of income. BRINGING IN MONEY WHILST YOU SLEEP!
Some do not look into the idea due to planning permission scares. However what we must remember is that our world is in crisis and will soon run out of oil and other fossil fuels, therefore the government are encouraging things like this. Surprisingly it is relatively simple to gain planning permission for renewable energy sources. To simply save money on electriciy bills right away, see: Tips To Go Green
The main reason people overlook this great idea is because they think the money they make will not be worth the initial costs. While it is true that it may take a few years to cover your losses, they do not realise that after this they will have an extra source of income. BRINGING IN MONEY WHILST YOU SLEEP!
Some do not look into the idea due to planning permission scares. However what we must remember is that our world is in crisis and will soon run out of oil and other fossil fuels, therefore the government are encouraging things like this. Surprisingly it is relatively simple to gain planning permission for renewable energy sources. To simply save money on electriciy bills right away, see: Tips To Go Green
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