The Point of Point-of-use-Water Heaters

If you have to wait for what seems like eternity for the water to run hot in your shower or sink, you could probably use a “point-of-use” water heater. It’s a small electric appliance, typically mounted under a cabinet or in a closet, designed to supply hot water to a designated fixture. This […]

Clean Power from the Garbage Dump?

The rotting garbage in our landfills produces methane, a greenhouse gas that is 21 times worse than carbon dioxide. But on the bright side, that methane gas can be utilized to generate clean energy. The world’s annual dumping of 1.6 billion tons of trash is a sustainable source of power!

Seeking Comfort in the Office Temperature Extremes

The reality of working in an office atmosphere is that dealing with uncomfortable temperature extremes is often a daily occurrence. The air conditioning works a little too well in the summer and the heat can be stifling in the winter. Now there is a simple solution to adjust the airflow, improve comfort, and […]

Cool Off Efficiently

With warm weather now upon us, it’s time to think about how we can cool our homes more efficiently. Here are some tips:

Off-the-Grid Homes Around the Globe

How great would it be to not have to pay utility bills? Well, homes that are “off the grid” do just that by relying on renewable energy sources like solar and wind power.
Treehugger recently profiled five examples of such innovative homes. To minimize their carbon footprint, the homes take advantage of passive solar […]

Go Totally Tubular with Solar Skylights!

Looking to light up your life, or at least a dark area in your home? Tubular solar skylights might just be what you need to help avoid flipping on the light switch, even on cloudy days. Save energy and save on your electricity bills!

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