Why ought to I be involved with the globe’s resources? The globe we live in nowadays is a lot of different than the world our grandparents, and to some extent even our oldsters, lived in. According to the HCF (Hinkle Charitable Foundation), in 2007 51% of electricity made within the United States came from coal, that creates massive quantities of …

Nowadays, many people are a lot of fascinated by living a green lifestyle than ever before. For a few folks, this is often because they need an amazing sense of responsibility for the earth as a whole. Reducing our dependence on fossil fuels is vital to those folks, thus they do everything they’ll in their day-to-day lives to reduce their …

As utility costs continue to increase, chances are you are doing all that you can to lower the amount of energy you use in your home. Both electricity and gas bills are a concern for many families today. While there are some things you can do around your home, like turning off lights or lowering the thermostat in the winter, …

These days, we hear a lot about the effects of climate change on the news, and more people than ever are choosing to do their part to help the environment so it is livable for generations to come. While there are many ways that you can make a difference, some people fear that their minor contribution is not enough to …

There is no denying the fact that LED lighting is a more sustainable, eco-friendly, and energy-efficient solution for the modern household. Replacing traditional incandescent light bulbs around the house with LED lights is one of the best ways to cut back on needless energy expenditure, while at the same time prolonging the lifespan of the light scheme and preventing the …

SACRAMENTO (Dec. 19, 2019) – Two lighting industry trade associations are suing California in a desperate attempt to block the state’s updated light bulb efficiency standards from going into effect on January 1. The lawsuit puts at risk the billions of dollars Californians would save and millions of tons of climate pollution that would be avoided annually. The lawsuit by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association and the American Lighting Association, filed in U.S. District …

Spring cleaning has numerous health benefits. Along with removing dust, dirt, and bacteria that has accumulated over the winter months, a clean interior can help improve your mental health, while offering the chance to make your home or business more energy efficient, saving you money while improving the health of the planet.   According to a recent Shelton Group Utility …

Many people hold off moving towards a more sustainable lifestyle because they associate the adjustment with sweeping life changes or major expenses. On the contrary, being environmentally conscious doesn’t require radical transformation. Making a shift towards sustainable living is more a matter of choice — one which begins with just a few easy modifications. For those of you who have …

Today’s consumers tend to have the environment at the forefront of their mind when making purchases. While many are willing to pay a bit more to have less impact on Mother Earth., as this trend continues, more and more environmentally friendly options are hitting the market — and some of them can even save you money. Notably, LED lights might …

It feels like the summer temperature is increasing year after year and the easiest solution to this uncomfortable hotness is to turn up the AC. However, by doing so, we often have that feeling of guilt as we know the shock we will be in once the energy bill arrives at the end of the month. Even more so, the …

February 02, 2017 Sheryl Carter Energy efficiency programs to help utility customers save energy (and money) have dropped markedly in cost, and they’re cheaper than building new power plants to meet electricity demand, according to a new analysis from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL). The findings are a fitting tribute to Art Rosenfeld, the Berkeley Lab scientist and “godfather …

The energy efficiency  industry is mad for data, especially anything that will give insight into what spurs consumers to save energy or buy green products. But unfortunately, not all data is good data and some leads the industry astray. Take for example the oft-cited surveys that consumers are willing to pay more for green energy. This led several utilities to …

Green Public Administration Jobs: It’s Not Easy Being Green Green jobs. It’s one of those phrases you hear over and over. It’s not as easy to be green as you might think though, especially when it comes to public administration jobs. Earning the necessary certification to be eligible for public administration jobs usually includes a degree in economics, ac-counting, sociology, …

By Elisa Wood March 8, 2012 US Congresswoman Michele Bachmann often asks why government should tell us which kind of light bulb to choose. Turns out it’s a question with a trillion dollar answer. We will save $1.1 trillion through 2035 because of existing energy efficiency mandates for light bulbs and appliances, according to a report issued this week by …

Today’s guest post: The global warming or climate change enthusiasts have created a huge focus on saving the planet by promoting environmentally friendly products. Savvy consumers should be careful not to fall for this marketing gimmick called greenwashing. Many of the products we already use are friendlier to the environment than their so-called green counterparts. Pay close attention to the …

Due to the Resort’s drought-prone desert location, they have also installed drift eliminators which automatically shut off water features when the wind is blowing, along with water-smart plants and artificial turf throughout the property. The result has been beautiful, earth-friendly landscaping. Apart from water, they’re even lessening their waste in the kitchen. They are transforming food waste into feed and providing it to the R.C. Combs animal farm, as well as converting 23,000 gallons of used kitchen grease and fryer oil into bio-diesel fuel each year.

Pellet Plus The fee of wood pellets is based around quite a lot of factors The quality of the fuel the source plus availability of the resources energy prices for production plus market demand as well as supply The fee of biomass pellets has been fair stable compared to the cost of fossil fuels As more biomass resources are utilized …

One way of making your Christmas season greener is by using LED Christmas lights instead of conventional Christmas lights. Most stores that stock their shelves with Christmas shelves carry LED Christmas lights, too. Yep, it’s beginning to look like a green Christmas for everyone. LED Christmas lights, which last ten times longer than the traditional variety, also consume less energy. …

It’s important to keep in mind that you don’t have to live off the land or move to a cabin in the mountains to start helping the environment! Have you noticed how environmental issues have become hot news, quite literally, these days? Quite simply, we can’t continue to be conspicuous with our consumption habits and we have to understand what …

James Post asked: WIND ENERGY Bigger windmills mean lower cost per kWh. Therefore the mainstream of the market is 2-3 MW (Mega Watt = 2000-3000 kW peak capacity) windmills. Their average yield is up to 1 MW, depending on wind conditions. However, big systems also bring big problems with them: complexity of installation, accessibility, maintenance. But moreover, they require a …