Glossary:
Annual Consumption – Annual consumption refers to the amount of electricity used in one year and is typically measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh). This information is available on your electricity bill or by contacting your energy provider.
Anthropogenic – Caused by man or resulting from human activities. Used in the context of greenhouse gas emissions produced as [...]
When considering LED light vs halogen bulbs, it is worth remembering there are now several alternatives available when seeking new lights. These include traditional incandescent bulbs, the normal fluorescent light fixture, LED light bulbs and compact fluorescent lights. There are also variations such as halogen bulbs.
Incandescent lights are what we have been raised with. They [...]
What is a Carbon Footprint?
Individual Emissions
Our ‘Carbon Footprint’ is the measurement of how many tons of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) gas each person will produce in a year. Carbon Dioxide is the pollutant we produce in the greatest amount. Several other gasses will be discussed in a later blog.
Carbon Dioxide (CO2): Carbon dioxide enters [...]
Utility Uses Psychology to Help Encourage Behavioral Ecology
Owantonna, Minnesota residents are playing keeping up with the neighbors…on their electric bills.
Owatonna is the fourth city in the United States to send its consumers something called a Conserve and Save Home Energy Use report with each bill for gas, water and electricity. The monthly report not only [...]
Spray On Solar Panels
Until now, solar cells have always been made of silicon coated with a thin layer of silicon nitrate. Silicon nitrate is an anti-reflective which increases cell efficiency. The problem is these types of cells are expensive. Depositing the anti-reflective layer occurs in a vacuum, creating vacuum is the costly part of the [...]
Solar Powered Bus Shelters = Light Plus Wifi
If you find yourself in San Francisco, new solar-powered bus stops might make the wait for a bus more pleasant. Last week they unveiled the first solar-powered shelter which contains photovoltaic cells on its roof that power LEDs for night-time vision. Excess power is sent back to the [...]
Does Hot Weather Have to Equal High Bills?
Hot weather doesn’t have to mean skyrocketing power bills and nonstop air conditioning. Here are some tips to help you maximize your summer comfort while maintaining energy efficiency.
It’s Summer
Your home doesn’t need to feel arctic it simply needs to be a comfortable living space. Avoid using your AC [...]
Greenhouse Gas Emissions from the EPA Website
Greenhouse Gas Overview
Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere are often called greenhouse gases. This section of the EPA Climate Change Site provides information and data on emissions of greenhouse gases to Earth’s atmosphere, and also the removal of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. For more information on the [...]
Eco-Friendly Existence for Beginners
Going green, or eco-friendly, couldn’t be easier now more than ever before. No matter how rural our homes, most county landfills now offer the opportunity to recycle. We all use paper, glass, plastic and metal each day. All we have to do is separate them in different containers [...]
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