When installing solar panels at home, homeowners usually get an estimate for the solar panel they require to install and subsequently choose which kind of solar panel to purchase based largely on cost, effectiveness and lifespan. Installing solar energy at home is one of the hottest ways most homeowners are going green nowadays. Gone are […]
Category: Energy Efficiency
Electric Vehicles and the Environmental Impact Net Effect
As divided as the world appears to be on topics such as the environmental impact of oil and other fossil fuels, I think a shift towards green sources of energy is inevitable. If it’s not a matter of what we’re doing to our only home environment, then it’s a matter that hits us where it […]
Economising on fuel – How easy is it?
If you already drive an eco-friendly vehicle, then good on you for taking the first step towards economising on fuel. More and more people are justifiably developing a passion for taking the right steps to easing the burden on our environment. However, if you find yourself wondering what factors contribute to the amount of fuel […]
Making Your Home More Energy Efficient
The concept of green homes has been widely embraced as a way to reduce detrimental effects on the environment and decrease a household’s utility bills. With just a few simple steps and little investment, you can make your home more energy efficient and build up a nest egg from energy savings. What’s even better is […]
LEED Certification & Standards: Making Our World Greener One Building at a Time
LEED certification, which stands for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, began as an outgrowth of conversations held in 1993 that led to the establishment of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) [http://www.usgbc.org/about/history].
Ethical recycling in your home
It’s amazing to think that only a couple of decades ago we threw away our refuse without a second thought of the environmental consequences. But thanks to the pioneering work of many environmentally-aware agencies, governments around the world have finally been implementing some recycling schemes to help us get rid of our waste in a […]
6 Ways to Improve the Energy Efficiency of Your Company
Commercial building space takes up vast swathes of the capital and has done so for many years, yet many smaller businesses and SME’s are also appearing across the entire in country in places where environmentally friendly rules are taken extremely seriously.
Saving energy in the kitchen to save money
As the green energy campaigns continue to get stronger by the day, more people are becoming aware of the things that they need to do in order to be environmentally conscious. If you want a quick visual guide, Clydesdale Bank have a well-crafted infographic on saving energy at home.
4 Easy Ways To Save Money On Energy Usage
Are you worried about the cost of your energy bills? Is the cost of high gas or electricity prices getting you down? Yes – then you are in the right place. Picture link With the price of energy rising, it can be difficult to keep on top of your energy bills. If money is tight […]
Radical Ways to Achieve Greener Living
Image Source You need to think about ways that you can be more eco-friendly in your life. It’s important to look after Mother Earth and to try to enhance your own life in the process. These days there are so many things you can do to try to promote a greener lifestyle. These are changes […]
Developing a sustainable online business
Thanks to the global recession and an ethos that it is ecologically sound to want to save money and cut down on waste, green or sustainable businesses are the way to go for today’s entrepreneurs. Such businesses may offer many benefits besides being good for the planet, including flexible working hours and requiring very little […]
How Changing Your Windows Can Help the Environment
Since 1970, energy used to heat Britain’s homes has increased by 20%. While the switch to central heating has brought great improvements in the carbon efficiency, and new buildings regulations has meant more homes now have full insulation and more energy efficient fixtures, this has not accounted for the new dependence on electrical appliances that […]
The 6 Vitally Important Environmental Issues We Must Address In the Next 15 Years
We are often bombarded with instructions on contributing to a cleaner global environment, yet it’s often difficult to pinpoint the exact cause for concern with so much happening in the background and very little being done on the frontline.
It’s Electric: How to Use Electricity in a Green Home
Reynermedia One of the biggest concerns for our carbon footprints at home is how much and what type of energy we use. Most houses receive either electricity or both electricity and gas. But if you’re concerned about the use of fossil fuels, you’re probably wondering if there’s a better way. As well as cutting back […]
The Motorsport Innovations Leading the Way in Eco-Friendly Driving
There was a time when owning an eco-friendly vehicle meant that the owner had to compromise on speed, size and driving range. These ‘green’ vehicles were noticeably smaller, owing to their smaller, fuel-efficient engines. These days however, the trend is subtly changing with big car manufacturers such as BMW, Tesla and Prius rolling out hybrid […]
Six Power-Saving Tips You Haven’t Heard Before
Save energy and money by employing the following tips: Constant Low Heating Instead of turning your heating off when the office is empty, even over weekends, it has been found that keeping the heat on all the time, but turned down low is better. In this way, instead of having to heat the office […]
Lead A Greener Lifestyle With These Bite-Sized Ideas
I don’t know about you, but I’ve never thought much about eco-friendly my lifestyle is. That is, not until recently when I started getting concerned about how high my energy bills were! There is also the rising cost of fuel to consider too. Without petrol, I can’t drive my car. Money is often the driving […]
The Future’s Bright, the Future’s…Electric?
Admittedly, cars aren’t really my thing; as long as they get me from A to B safely and cheaply, and they’re a nice colour (I’m not a fan of white cars – sorry owners of white cars), I’m not that concerned with their make and model, how quickly they can reach 60mph and whether […]
Amazing Ways to Save Energy and Money on Lighting This Winter
During the winter, we all find ourselves using more energy. The days are shorter and colder, so we turn on the lights and heating to compensate. Of course, we can’t be expected to sit in the cold and dark just to save energy. There are lots of ways you can stay warm while still saving […]
Should I Install Renewable Energy At Home?
The way we consume energy is changing. We are already searching for alternative fuel sources. Many homes and companies are already fitting renewable energy mechanisms. Our reliance on traditional electricity is slowly coming to an end. The effects of global warming are now beyond dispute. We know that fossil fuels harm our planet and we […]