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#energy Efficiency
Apr 15 2017 08:00 AM | eds in Energy Saving Tips
Buildings have long lifespans, longer than those of: . . . . . . Power plants, . . . . . . Cars, and . . . . . . Appliances. The consequences of inefficient buildings can last generations, . . . so we have some important choices to make today, . . . a...
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India Led's Will Save $ 6 Billion Per...
Jan 10 2016 06:40 PM | eds in Energy Saving Tips
Every Dollar saved thru efficiency, . . . will save about 3-4 Dollars in generation. India distributed 45.9 million LED bulbs so far, . . . with a goal of 710 million by 2018. Buying in such large quantities, . . . also saves money. LED bulbs in Fe...
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Energy Vampires
Feb 18 2015 08:20 PM | eds in Energy Saving Tips
Did you know that the average household has, . . . 25 electronic devices plugged in at any given time? Many consumer electronic devices, . . . are still using energy, even when switched off. I challenge you to take a quick tour of your home, . . . to...
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Solar Power + Chip Packets = Clean Water
Sep 30 2014 05:00 PM | eds in Energy Saving Tips
780 million people still don’t have access to safe and clean water for: . . . . . . Drinking, . . . . . . Cooking, or . . . . . . Washing. 1.5 million people, mostly children, die every year, . . . from consuming untreated or contaminated water. But,...
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Electricity Efficiency
Nov 03 2013 07:05 PM | eds in Energy Saving Tips
Residential Lighting is 10% of the average electrical expense, according to DOE. You will spend about: . . . $90 total cost for an LED bulb and electricity over it's life time, VS . . . $900 total cost for 40 incandescent bulbs and t...
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Laundry: Save Water, Time And Energy
Aug 25 2013 10:20 PM | eds in Energy Saving Tips
Laundry Pod a portable, human-powered machine that saves: . . . energy, . . . water and . . . money. The device uses a hand crank instead of electricity, . . . requiring only a few minutes of work to wash a load of laundry Source: Laundry Pod
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Save Energy, Save Money
Jul 09 2013 08:55 PM | eds in Energy Saving Tips
Energy vampires, are appliances that even when turned off, . . . utilize a small amount of electricity, called phantom loads. According to this YouTube video posted by GOOD, Americans waste approximately . . . one month's electricity bill each year...
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Doe: Solution Center
Feb 08 2013 08:50 PM | eds in Energy Saving Tips
Dramatically reduce annual energy use and peak energy loads . . . in existing and new homes while also improving overall building . . . quality, . . . comfort, . . . safety, and . . . durability. Source: energy.gov
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Save $9,934 Per Year (Average American)
Nov 02 2012 01:00 AM | eds in Energy Saving Tips
American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) October Transit Savings Report, . . . individuals who ride public transportation instead of driving can save, on average, . . . $828 this month, and $9,934 annually. These savings are bas...
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Step-By-Step, Do-It-Yourself Instructions
Sep 18 2012 10:10 PM | eds in Energy Saving Tips
A typical American family spends nearly $2,000 per year on their home energy bills. . . . Much of that money, however, is wasted on air leaks and drafts. Source: save-money-saving-energy how-seal-air-leaks-caulk weatherstrip-windows local t...
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Save Water With The Waterpebble
Jul 05 2012 03:30 AM | eds in Energy Saving Tips
Paul Priestman designs a product to save water
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Doller A Gallon Gas, For Life
May 28 2012 12:10 AM | eds in Energy Saving Tips
“How would you like to drive on a fuel that costs the equivalent of a buck-a-gallon?”
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Desk "slide Lamp," Saves Energy
May 10 2012 03:15 AM | eds in Energy Saving Tips
Lined with a series of LEDs that light up in sequence, . . . as the user moves the slider control upwards or downwards. This allows the user to customize the intensity of the illumination, . . . according to their needs and save energy as well. Sour...
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Incandescent Light Bulbs, "real Cost"
May 08 2012 04:00 PM | eds in Energy Saving Tips
This table compares the 10-year cost of owning and using a 75w incandescent, . . . to the cost of owning 3 alternatives: . . . . . . 53w high-efficiency (halogen-filled) incandescent lamp, . . . . . . 13w CFL, and . . . . . . 17w LED lamp. The 10-year...
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World’S Largest Population Deprived Of Refriger...
Apr 06 2012 01:55 PM | eds in Energy Saving Tips
92% of the population,71.7 million households,380 million people,live without electricity,in Rural India.
Effective refrigeration in rural areas can help people extend their access to not only food, but also essential drugs.
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1,000+ Mpg Cars Built By Teens.
Apr 05 2012 12:00 AM | Shortpoet-GTD in Energy Saving Tips
Wow! If they can do it, why can't these ideas be incorporated into regular cars? Story via Grist. http://grist.org/lis...les-per-gallon/
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Doe Building America Program
Apr 03 2012 08:20 PM | eds in Energy Saving Tips
Would you like to save a significant amount of money,
insulating your home?
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Led Lights
Mar 20 2012 04:40 PM | eds in Energy Saving Tips
Albeo Technologies is the first company, . . . to bring the advantages of energy efficient LED. . . . Albeo’s High Bay LED Lights provide up to 95% energy savings . . . compared to fluorescent or metal halide (HID). Source: albeotech caterpillar
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