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An article that looks into how much energy our computers use and ways to save money on cutting their energy usage.

Here's a must-read guide for anyone thinking about buying LED light bulbs. It'll tell you all the basics you need to know before buying LED light bulbs including how to tell a good LED from a bad one, why Compact Fluorescent Bulbs are so bad and how to calculate your savings by switching to LEDs for your lighting.

announced today that its Chinese distributor, NorthStar Power Engineering, has begun working with a major Asian automotive manufacturer to trial the Company’s patented NanoBoost™ automotive parts coating for heat control and increased fuel efficiency.

Most people simply do not realize how effective energy efficiency is in the fight against global warming and rising energy cost. More can be done for the environment by simply increasing the efficiency of existing homes and building than by removing all of the automobiles and planes in the entire United States. The following list is my top ten energy efficiency techniques and products which I have determined to be the most cost effective and worth while things to do in any home.

I bought several packages of theses GE energy smart bulbs at a Sam’s Club in Las Vegas for $2.86 per pack - the regular price is over $10.00. One guy I talked to there called it the “deal of the century.” We replaced most of the bulbs in the house and I love them, they give off a brighter, kinder, light and don’t give off much heat, which is great when your in a desert!

These quick tips for being more environmentally friendly take very little time, and in some cases will actually save you time. You might also find they save you money too. They are really easy. The key is to integrate these little habits into your daily routine so that you end up doing them automatically.

As I start my own business, I am compiling a mental checklist of all small, simple things I can do in my day-to-day operations to lighten my footprint on the planet. By building environmentally conscious practices into my work flow from the start, I hope to start off on the right foot and keep taking steps toward sustainability. 

Coming up towards the end of this month is something called “Earth Hour.” Countries and cities from all across the globe are joining together to turn off their lights in unison for one hour.

If I can do it, so can you. It's a snap to do and will save money in the long run. Recycle the heat from your dryer. Don't waste the warm air by sending it outside.

The Saverclip is a clothespin like device that clips on to a power cable and reads electric usage. So, if you use a slow cooker crock pot that you leave on all day, how much power is it actually using and would the results make you change your mind to using something faster, like a pressure cooker?

Take simple steps to save energy when using computers and other electronic devices. Great for those that work at home.

The Wattson Energy Meter shows you how much electricity you’re using, making energy saving easier.With both numbers and colors, Wattson is a super stylish device that shows you how much electricity your home is using at any given moment.Wattson can also store up to 4 weeks of energy-use history which can be downloaded to your computer and viewed using Wattson software.

A progressive program in Toronto seeks to provide some relief to the more than 320,000 families there who rely on food banks, by distributing Energy GreenBox kits.

It’s a simple device that gives you up to the minute stats on your energy usage and calculates your current electric bill. The front panel is laden with LEDs forming a floral pattern. The more energy you use, the more light is emitted as if the florals are growing.

Everyone likes to save money. Since your household appliances are some of the largest electricity consumers, this is a good place to start your savings quest. The following is a collection of tips about how to save electricity when using your electrical clothes washing machine.