[Energy Efficiency]
Phantom power use
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Even when unplugged, these “vampires” suck power
You may turn off the TV, hang up the cordless phone, let your computer go to “sleep” and power down your DVD player, but all of these appliances—and others—continue to draw power, costing you energy dollars.
Think about it: Have you ever noticed that your phone charger is wa...
[Energy Efficiency]
Seal ducts for energy savings
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
This hidden area of your home may be a hidden source or air leakage
Do your utility bills seem unusually high?
Do you always have to crank up the air conditioning full blast to keep your house cool in the summer?
If so, don’t blame the weather. You may have leaky ductwork, a major source of air loss and energy waste.
Ductwork is an essential element in h...
[Energy Efficiency]
Be a “Tight Watt” in July
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Waste no watts: Try these energy-saving tips
The energy use of two families living in two homes exactly alike can vary by 100 percent—which means that how you use what’s in your home can double (or halve) your energy bills. There are things—both big and small—that you can do to save energy in your home.
The be...
[Energy Efficiency]
Time to retire your refrigerator?
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Plug into this calculator to find out
Have you ever wondered how much you could save on your monthly home energy bill by replacing your old refrigerator or free-standing freezer with a new energy-efficient model? Or whether it’s finally time to retire that spare frig in the garage or basement – the one that’s even olde...
[Kids Stuff]
Energy Efficiency World
Friday, June 22, 2007
Kids: Check out this site
You’ve probably heard a lot about how we need to conserve energy and protect the earth from greenhouse gases, global warming and overconsumption of energy. Want to learn more about what you can do to help? Check out the Energy Efficiency World site … developed just for kids like you.&nb...
[Seasonal Topics]
July dates and observances
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Celebrate some alternatives to flags, watermelon and sweetcorn
July doesn’t boast too many holidays, but really, isn’t spending time outside in the summer sun celebration enough? Read on for some factoids to trot out at parties...
You may know that Canada Day falls on the 1st and France’s Bastille Day is the 14th, but did you know that Mongol...
[Home & Family]
Helicopter parents: A new term
Friday, June 22, 2007
Yes, they hover
We have made it through the high school and college graduation season. Students will be taking off for new educational experiences or starting new jobs. For some parents, “letting go” is just not an option. They have helped foster a term that says it all: Helicopter parents. That me...
[Environmental]
Wearing of the green (clothing, that is)
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Going green can include what you wear and how you care for your clothing
When you think about living “green,” you might think more about energy efficiency than about clothes shopping. But they’re both a part of earth-friendly living. The environmental movement is about three things: reduce, reuse and recycle. It might be tempting to purchase an organic ...
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