Building Technology, Plug Loads
Greedy Gadgets are Nibbling Away at Your Electricity Bill
Silent and costly: how standby gadgets rack up energy bills The Telegraph, February 7, 2017 Beware of the gadgets silently running up your gas and electricity bills, probably at this very second. These quietly greedy gadgets are nibbling away at your electricity, quietly racking up what you pay. Energy efficiency is a hot topic, and […]
Climate Change, Energy Star, energy vampires, plug loads, vampire electronics
Building Technology, Plug Loads
Tips to Keep Your Electric Bill at Bay
How To Hack Your Electric Bill Huffington Post, April 27, 2016 You turn off the lights when you leave a room. You unplug small appliances when they aren’t in use. You think you’re being pretty smart about your energy consumption, yet every month your electric bill keeps creeping up. You shudder to think how high […]
home electricity bill, lower energy bills, US Department of Energy, vampire electronics, water heater
Efficiency in Action, Markets & Business
5 Ways to Conserve Energy & Beat the Summer Heat
Amanda Gassé for Zondits, July 7, 2015. Image credit: SilviaEmilie Summer is notorious for escalated energy consumption, which also increases the likelihood of summer blackouts. Whether you are running your air conditioner more often or using more electricity to keep your pool clean, these energy saving tips will keep you cool, and keep extra money in your pocket for […]
Nest Thermostat, pool filter, rush hour rewards, smart plugs, vampire electronics