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
Category: Energy Saving Devices
Energy saving devices such as programmable thermostats, timer and controls all help to reduce the amount of energy being consumed in a home or building, thus reducing overall energy costs.
What is Title 24 Compliance?
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
Internal Driver vs. Instant Start for LED T8 Tube
LED T8 tubes, which used to be exclusive to fluorescent technology, are the new standard for commercial and household lighting. These tubes are ideal for replacement, emitting the same amounts of light as fluorescent T8s Read More
How Water Heater Timers Save Money
Turning on the hot water is not the same as heating it up. Seems a little trippy, right? Even if the hot water is not in use, your water heater is doing its best to Read More
4 Ways to Make Your Home Energy Efficient
Jumping on the conservation bandwagon used to be seen as a fad, now people are realizing that energy efficiency has always been a necessity. Lighting, air leaks, and even your showerhead can be silently sapping Read More
Saving Made Simple with A Programmable Timer
There is almost no better feeling than to be in total control of the way your money is spent, agreed? It is very much possible to get this feeling each time the energy bill arrives. Read More
A Bathroom Fan Timer Helps Ventilate and Save
The easiest way to save energy (and ultimately money) throughout the home is to regain control of the way the energy is being used. When you ventilate the bathroom, how often do you take into Read More
Best Way to Cool Attic: Solar Powered Attic Ventilation
There are many ways to stay cool and comfy during summer: eating ice cream, drinking lemonade, and sitting near a fan, to name a few. If your home has an attic, do you ever consider Read More
Take Baby Steps with Energy & Water Conserservation Kits
The world we live in today is much different than the world our grandparents, and to some extent even our parents, lived in. According to the HCF (Hinkle Charitable Foundation), in 2007 51% of electricity Read More
What Is CFL Color Temperature or CRI?
Every year we see an increase in the interest people have in energy efficient products. Among such products is the CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lamp), which is produced to replace. Some might worry that as a result of the CFL not consuming as much energy as the incandescent bulb, the options in brightness as well as color would be fewer. Once an understanding of the CFL color spectrum is gained, you will realize this is far from the truth.