Air conditioning is a great modern invention that allows you to enjoy the benefits of warm weather without having to deal with overheating in your home. This can help you sleep better, be more productive, or just plain relax. However, air conditioners require a lot of...
Electricity is one of the most useful (and used) modern inventions in the world. It’s the bedrock on which almost everything runs in your home — and increasingly in other ways, including electric cars. Given the importance of electricity, it’s essential for all of us...
Before air conditioning, ceiling fans were responsible for keeping homes cool in the summer and keeping indoor air fresh year-round. Even now, ceiling fans are popular among many homeowners, thanks in large part to their much lower energy usage and simplicity when...
We can easily take for granted that flicking on a light switch will illuminate a dark room. Electricity has become such an integral part of everyday life that it has become second nature to people everywhere — every country in the world has access to electricity in...
As the Texas summer heat reaches its summit in August, everyone is scrambling to stay cool but also keep their energy costs manageable. As you know, managing summer cooling costs is a challenge. Running your air conditioning at full blast, 24/7 can take a bite out of your budget. But going without would be unbearable.
The holiday season can put a real strain on your wallet. Gifts, food, travel, and family get-togethers are all expenses you’re prepared for, but don’t forget about the less visible costs. For example, all those twinkling Christmas lights can really add to your...
There’s good news for the eco-conscious traveler. As going green becomes a lifestyle for a growing number of consumers, hotel chains are taking action to become more sustainable. Newly constructed hotels are seeking LEED certifications, almost every chain gives you the option to limit your washing and many serve only locally sourced food. This trend is only expected to evolve as new technologies offer creative solutions to today’s pollution problem, so here are some of the latest and greatest energy innovations you may see in your next hotel room.
From haunted houses to horror films, Halloween can be the most terrifying night of the year. But your energy bill doesn't have to be so shocking. Even a few simple changes to the way you use energy can add up to significant savings each month on your bill. So while...
