Conservation Mart, Author at Energy & Water Conservation Blog

DIY Air Conditioner Covers Can Lead to Big Savings

Posted on 11/16/201510/15/2023 by Conservation Mart

When summer is over, the window air conditioner is a gateway for cold air to come into the home and for warm air to escape. If you prefer to leave your air conditioner in the Read More

Exorcise Phantom Loads and Energy Vampires with Smart Strips

Posted on 10/26/201502/02/2024 by Conservation Mart

Do you find yourself dreading your electricity bill each month when it arrives? Do you express surprise at the amount you see when you open the envelope? Do you have to sit down and figure Read More

What Does High CRI Mean?

Posted on 07/17/201508/12/2015 by Conservation Mart

One of the most useful measurements when referring to a lighting source is the Color Rendering Index, also known as the CRI. The CRI measures the ability of a light source to accurately show all Read More

What is 2-Part Spray Foam?

Posted on 07/08/201506/08/2023 by Conservation Mart

Spray polyurethane foam (2-part spray foam) is made by mixing chemicals to react and create a foam, which happens very quickly. When this reaction occurs, the chemicals expand to create a foam that is excellent Read More

Trend: LED Vintage Edison Light Bulbs

Posted on 06/26/201510/01/2023 by Conservation Mart

The old-school Edison style light bulbs of the 20th century were evolutionary yet far from the different variations of light bulbs that have been developed today. The first models of light bulbs developed by Thomas Read More

What is Title 24 Compliance?

Posted on 06/26/201506/09/2023 by Conservation Mart

What is Title 24? Title 24 is a collection of energy standards that address the energy efficiency of new (and altered) homes and commercial buildings. Since 1978, California residents are required to meet the energy efficiency Read More

What is an LED Dusk to Dawn Light?

Posted on 05/20/201510/15/2023 by Conservation Mart

Dusk-to-dawn LED fixtures are triggered on and off by the amount of light reaching the fixture’s sensor, making them suitable for outdoor areas such as streets, roadways, parking lots, and pedestrian areas. The dusk-to-dawn feature Read More

The Many Uses of Venture Tape

Posted on 05/11/201506/08/2023 by Conservation Mart

Vinyl tape, which is commonly known as Venture Tape (manufacturer), is good for weatherization as well as many other things. Vinyl tape is an insulative weatherization tape widely used for seaming vinyl faced fiberglass insulation Read More

Can A Shower Clock Help You Save Water?

Posted on 04/28/201510/01/2023 by Conservation Mart

When you take a look in your bathroom, what gadget do you think is missing or could be useful to your personal time? Helping you save time and money, a shower clock, aka shower timer Read More

How To Conserve Water Outside Using a Water Hose Timer

Posted on 04/20/201506/03/2023 by Conservation Mart

Saving water at home can be easy and affordable at the same time. In reality, making conscious decisions about how much water you are using on a daily basis both inside and outside of your Read More

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