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Being responsible home owners, it is important that you utilize and integrate renewable energy into your daily lifestyle. Here are 5 simple ways: Self- Produce Energy Producing your own energy can be relatively simple. All you have to do is install energy generating equipment such as solar panels and small wind turbines in your home. … Read More »

Renewable energy comes from several sources that we can’t entirely usurp such as the wind and sun.  There are many benefits you can get when you turn to renewable energy and utilize eco-friendly resources instead. It generates less pollution compared to the usual sources like coal, oil, natural gas, and nuclear. As reports of fossil … Read More »

The main objective in energy efficiency is to minimize the amount of energy needed to produce products and services. Let’s say, insulating your house enables the building to utilize less cooling and heating systems to acquire the desired comfortable temperature. Installing natural skylights or fluorescent lights lessens the amount of energy necessary to obtain the … Read More »

The ground serves as a large storage of solar energy which can be utilized as a source of heat during winter season or serves as heat sink during hot summer days. The ground has the ability to regulate the temperature of buildings that stand on it. Also known as Geothermal heat pump, Ground source heat … Read More »

Cavity Wall insulation is infused into the cavity or hollow space between inner and outer portion of the brickwork that makes up the exterior wall of the property. There are different insulating materials but they all function the same by combining the still-active air; the insulation acts as a block against heat loss. They are … Read More »

Even in a well-insulated house, a current of cool or hot air can still leak in and out through cracks, gaps and exhaust fans. You can significantly save up to 25% of your energy bills when you draught-proof your house. Draught-proofing is one of the affordable and easy ways to reduce your electric bills while … Read More »

Now more than ever, the increasing costs of electricity and natural gas are motivating people to look for cheaper alternatives. Being energy efficient shouldn’t be a challenge and, in fact, can be economically rewarding and make living in your homes more comfortable. Natural Home Heating There are several ways to heat your homes without blowing up your … Read More »

The cost of electricity and power has been rising throughout the years.  This is attributable to the fact that the supply for fossil fuels – which is the primary source of energy in the world, is dwindling. And as the saying goes: “if the demand is high, but the supply is low – costs will … Read More »

Water heaters are one of the biggest consumers of energy in an average household. When you insulate water heater tanks, the amount of heat loss is decreased so you won’t have to shell out more money in water heating bills and hot water remains hot longer. Since traditional storage tanks constantly heat water, they actually … Read More »

When it comes to going green, many people are now thinking of powering their households and buildings with alternative sources of energy as threats of global warming continue to hog the headlines all over the world. But before you could even invest in one of those energy efficient technologies, you should know what is appropriate … Read More »