Articles, tagged with "energy efficiency", page 3
Fuel Prices on the Rise
Fuel prices are on the rise, and all potential political parties pledge to reduce carbon emissions. These factors will start to affect just how we live. Installing renewable technology in our homes will increasingly become more of a necessity. There are p...
Go Greener when Buying Blu-ray Players
Earth Day is just around the corner, April 22. It is nice to have a special day to focus our attention on how we can improve our behavior and make the world a little greener. One way we can accomplished this without interfering with our day to day routine...
Going Green - Going Green Will Help You to Get More Money on Your Homes
According to National Association of Home Builders survey report, most of the buyers are interested to purchase green homes in these days. Most of the people are considering that energy efficiency is a very important factor when shopping for a home. And s...
Choosing a 7kg tumble dryer?
7kg tumble dryers are a good choice for the smaller family. Their capacity ensures they are able to accommodate the entire wash load of a 5 or 6kg washing machine so you don't have to split your laundry.
The capacity of 7kg tumble dryers is about 25-3...
2009 AARP Livable Communities Special Recognition Award
Golden Spikes Estates, under the direction of Glacier Homes of Rathdrum, Idaho, has received the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) 2009 Livable Communities Special Recognition Award. The project received the award in the category of a develo...
Toshiba Launches Latest in Mini Netbooks
Following on from its award winning Mini NB200, Toshiba have raised the bar again with the launch of its new Mini NB300 and 305 Netbooks. Packed with features and boasting an 11-hour battery life, these compact PCs look set to scoop Toshiba a host of new ...
Things to Consider When Choosing an Energy Efficient Furnace
These days, everyone's trying to save some cash, and one great way to put money back in your pocket every month - especially during the winter - is to invest in an energy efficient furnace. Most furnaces last for about twenty-five years, but even if your ...
Tackling Climate Change - Climate Change Levy
The Climate Change Levy (CCL) was introduced by the government in April 2001 to encourage both business and public sectors to improve their overall business energy usage as well as an attempt to reduce carbon emissions.
The CCL is an environmental ener...
HIPs To Tackle Climate Change
HIPs (Home Information Packs) have been in existence now for over 18 months and from 6 April 2009 all properties are being sold need to have one by law. All Home Information Packs must contain an Energy Performance Certificate or EPC which is created us...
Solar Energy Future Lies With Polymer Solar Cells
If you are new to researching green energies you are going to be surprised at the variety of options available. While you will find a lot of information and products using traditional solar cells, polymer solar cells are the latest in solar energy technol...
Distributed Generation? Try Distributed Storage
One of the hot topics in renewable energy is "distributed generation." If every home and business would install some solar panels or small wind turbines to generate their own electricity, then any excess electricity could be sold back to the grid. Build e...
Outdoor Lighting and Activities
Lighting up the home for the holiday season is a great way to add warmth and a touch of holiday spirit.
Both solar and light emitting diode (LED) lights are great options for those looking to save energy and keep on budget. The lighting team at Canadia...
Photovoltaic Solar Energy 101
If you are a parent, then one day it is likely that your child will come to you and ask you what photovoltaic solar energy is. Even if you are not a parent, it might benefit you to know the answer to that question. Society today is looking for new solutio...
Himfr.com reports Backgrounder: New energy, clean energy, renewable energy
Many countries have been developing new energy to curb greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, while buzzwords such as clean energy, green energy and renewable energy receive much publicity.
New energy is a concept that is contrary to tradi...
What’s Real When It Comes To Green
Green! Sustainable! Energy Efficient! These are the words and phrases we see time and again in our home improvement stores. The environmentally conscious world we live in makes earth friendly green products desirable. The marketers know this and ar...