This article is part of a collection of articles devoted to cutting utility bills, including cheaper electric and gas bills. We cover recommendations for different types of high utility bills. FYI, we explain things in terms of five our categories of energy use. In this article, we will look at Read more…
What’s a ChiliPepper, and how does it save water and energy? A ChiliPepper is a simple device that provides instant hot water to any location in your home while also saving water and energy. It’s an example of a class of devices known as “on-demand hot water recirculation pumps”. It’s Read more…
To help people think about energy savings and lowering utility bills, we like to break down home energy use into five categories: Idle: costing you even when not in use Recurring: done daily at the same time Summer Cooling: cools the home down Winter Heating: warms the home up Variable: Read more…
We have talked about lightbulbs in the past. LED lightbulbs have improved dramatically in the past decade. We even wrote an article about how to choose LED lightbulbs for your home. The bottom line is that if you really want to reduce your energy bill, lightbulbs matter. A recent NYT Read more…
Those of us in the energy efficiency business get asked this question all the time and our answer is usually, “Yes, but…”You would think this would be an easy one for us in the efficiency field but like anything in life, there are always mitigating circumstances. Note: If you want Read more…
In other articles on this site, I have talked about using smart plugs for controls with recirc pumps. The beauty of these various smart plugs; however, is that they can control numerous appliances and features–not just a pump. For example, in my own home, I have converted various appliances that Read more…
How do people use timer switches, even older ones like these, to save electricity cost in their homes? You might be getting tired of reminding your family members to switch off lights or appliances when they are not in use. Or you are stuck finding ways how to cut your electric bill. Read more…
When it comes to saving money in your home, we take the biggest hit from our electricity bill more times than not. But if you could spend a little to save a whole lot, would you? One of the biggest trending money-saving methods is use $20 smart power strip. Click Read more…
Did you know conventional light bulbs produce a large amount of heat that not only leads to them burning out but also makes your utility bills go up for nothing? Well, now I know why my “green friends” have advised me to switch to LED light bulbs for so long. Read more…
I had to look into the rising cost of heating my home recently. For someone new to this, I learned a lot quite quickly about something most of us don’t ever think about: how your home stays warm in the winter. It’s the furnace. Here’s what I learned about how Read more…